Forestdale has been a part of the community for over 166 years, serving families in deep need of compassion and justice. As such, we condemn the acts that led to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the systemic inequalities that exist to keep the status quo intact. We have seen first hand the effects of racism and intolerance on the families we serve, and we know it damages generations to come. Only with intense work and understanding can these patterns be broken, and only when there is justice and equality for all will we be able to heal the deep scars of trauma that have damaged men, women, and children since the founding of our country. We continue to fulfill our mission of ensuring families have the fundamental assets needed to thrive, as we as we work for a more equitable present and future for all.
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Forestdale’s mission is to ensure children have the fundamental assets they need to thrive: a safe and loving home, education and career opportunity, and health literacy.
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Become a Foster Parent
Forestdale is looking for special people to provide temporary homes, guidance and love to young people who cannot safely remain with their parents. Your role is to provide children and teens with the emotional support they need to heal and thrive. At the same time, you work with Forestdale to help birth parents make progress towards rebuilding their families. In most cases, foster children reunite with their birth parents; when it is not safe to do so, Forestdale will facilitate the adoption process.
Learn MoreBecome a Mentor
We are looking for mentors (18 years+) to work with children ages 9-12 for one year, who will inspire them to make smart decisions and pursue their dreams. Teams of two mentors will each work with five mentees. There will be four 10 week sessions throughout the year each running for three hours on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
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