Foster Together

📣Hot off the press - Foster Together's June newsletter just hit inboxes! It's full of great info on upcoming events, ways you can get involved, and celebrations.

You can read it here: https://rebrand.ly/710336

Or better yet, if you're not signed up to receive the newsletter each month, you can do that by visiting https://www.foster-together.org/newsletter.

Thanks for staying up to date on all things Foster Together!

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 for our 2026 Back to School Breakfast! 🎒📚

Join us on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱, from 8:00–11:00 AM at St Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
for a morning of breakfast, fun, and back-to-school support.

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆.

Children currently in 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 who need school supplies are invited to register to receive them for the upcoming school year. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
👉 http://foster-together.org/backtoschool

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: Do you know a child in foster or kinship care who needs school supplies but can’t attend the breakfast? We can still help! Complete the form below, and you may pick up supplies on the child’s behalf on either 7/29 or 7/31.

👉 http://foster-together.org/schoolsupplyrequest

Need clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, or other essentials for children in foster care or kinship care? We're here to help!

🛍️ Walk-In Shopping Hours
• Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 1st Saturday of month: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

📅 Appointment-Only Shopping
• Tuesdays
• Third Thursday of each month

🌟 Please note: The boutique will be closed on Friday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth, and Saturday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.

🛑 IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE – TARGET BABY WIPES

If you have any Target baby wipes at home, please verify that they are not part of the recent recall of certain Up & Up® baby wipes.

If your baby wipes are included in this recall, immediately discontinue use and follow Target’s instructions for returning the product. Target has stated that the recalled wipes may be contaminated with bacteria that could pose a risk of serious infection, particularly for newborns, infants, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems. (Target Corporation⁠)

Please review the recall details and affected products here:

Article : Help : Target Up&Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes

Thinking becoming a foster parent but not sure where to start?

Join us for Explore Fostering, an informal informational night where you can learn about foster care in the St. Louis region and the steps to becoming a foster parent.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Foster Together

Whether you're simply curious or seriously considering fostering, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.
There is no obligation to begin the licensing process after attending—just come learn more and explore whether fostering might be right for you.

Register today: https://www.foster-together.org/events

Today’s the day! Tune in shortly to watch our very own Laura Storm, Executive Director of Foster Together, live on The Real Monica Adams.

Our very own Laura Storm, Executive Director of Foster Together, will be live on The Real Monica Adams at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, June 2nd!

Tune in as Laura shares more about Foster Together’s mission and the work being done to support children and families impacted by foster care across our community.

We’d love for you to join the conversation live. If Foster Together has impacted your life or your family, we encourage you to comment and share your experience during the live stream if you’re able. Your stories help shine a light on the impact on our work.