Everyone has the power to make a difference.
Thank you, Foster Friend, for choosing to be here and to step forward for children and youth in care. While no one can do everything, everyone has the power to do something.

Below, please find our current Call to Action, which addresses a specific need a child or youth has this month. Additionally, please find suggestions of other ways you can help and a link to our last newsletter and it's ideas. Choose something that speaks to you, that calls to your heart and your interests. There is an opportunity for everyone!

If you have an idea or would like to engage in one of these suggestions, please contact us using the "Ready-Set-Help" button below to get going. Thank you for being a Foster Friend!
Call to Action: June Arrivals

In the past month, we've welcomed 12 children into our homes. Most came with very few belongings, so we are seeking supplies to meet their needs. Please find an Amazon Wishlist to support these new kiddos.

Please note, items do not have to come from Amazon and you are welcome to purchase supplies from other sources. Please see our list to the right as a guide for any purchases you feel comfortable contributing. Purchases can be shipped to or dropped off at:

JRI Foster Care
132 South Main St.
Berkley, MA 02779

Thank you all for anything you can provide!
Shopping List

Mr. L
  • Boys Size 6 Pants and Shorts
  • Boys Shirts (Long and Short Sleeved) Size 6
  • Boys Sneakers Size 13
Mr. S
  • Boys Size 6/7 Pants and Shorts
  • Boys Socks to Fit 1 Youth Shoes
  • Boys Shirts (Long and Short Sleeved) Size 6/7 (Sm or Med)
  • Pajamas- 6/7 (sm or Med)
  • Sneakers- Boys Size 1 Youth
Mr. A:
  • Pampers Size 6
  • Socks 2/3 Yrs
  • Boys Shorts/Pants 3T
  • Boys Shirts 3T
  • Shoes 7 Toddler
  • Pajamas 3T

As stated, any support you can offer is greatly appreciated!
Ways to Help
There are so many ways to help children in foster care! Many are free, some involve very little cost, and some involve more of an investment. Whatever you can offer, be it your time or a durable good, you can have an impact!
Hire a Foster Youth

Youth in care often have low employment rates. They may have a lot of obligations, like meetings with case managers, social workers, and family visits. They also may lack confidence. If you have the ability to reach out to us with job opportunities for part time work, or job training opportunities, our young adults would be excited to seize the day!
Flower Child

Do you have a beautiful flower garden? Consider making a bouquet and dropping it off, to be given to a child or foster parent. Not blessed with a green thumb? Pick up an inexpensive arrangement at the grocery store and donate it for the same purpose.

A bouquet is a sure way to make someone's day!
Birthday Benevolence

Choose to donate birthday gifts! Ask friends and family to purchase things for kids in care, like sunscreen, natural hair care products, pajamas, books, socks, or school supplies. Take pictures with friends, make it a celebration, and deliver it to our office or ask for us to arrange a pick-up!

It is a very generous way to start your next year of life!
Foster Friend Gratitude!
A huge thank you to our Foster Friends who supported a brand new high school graduate by providing college dorm necessities and comforts to start her university career on the right foot! We are so grateful and she was overwhelmed!

We'd also like to thank Miss T for donating a deliciously decadent "Ice Cream Sundae" basket to a foster family, complete with toppings of every kind and a gift card to purchase the dairy delights! She also provided backpacks we will be able to use as Welcome Bags for newly arriving children or for when the school year begins!

Foster Friends, every action you take is SO appreciated! It makes everyone's day brighter and helps us know that we have the support of our community surrounding and uplifting our team! THANK YOU!

Looking for MORE ways to help? Check out our last newsletter for over a DOZEN ideas! Once you're ready to start, reach out to us!
Want to take it to the next level? Consider becoming a respite (short term) foster parent, or even a long term foster parent. Learn more today!