Hands of Hope Foster Closet

03/09/2026

Need met!!!
FOSTER CLOSET NEED!!!

I have a family in need of a mini crib and mattress.

11/12/2025

NEED MET!!!

Foster Closet Need!
Family in need of a crib for a new placement.

10/16/2025

We need more closets!

WV Fostering Together is now accepting applications for Foster Closet Mini Grants

Foster closets across West Virginia play an important role in meeting the everyday needs of children in care. From clothing and baby gear to hygiene products and shoes, these community spaces help families respond quickly when a child arrives in their home.

To support that work, WV Fostering Together is offering mini grants of up to $2,000 to help local foster closets grow, restock, and better serve families. Funds may be used for shelving, storage, signage, clothing, or transportation costs related to closet operations.

Applications open October 15, 2025, and close November 1, 2025. Award notifications will be sent in late November, and checks will be mailed in December 2025.

The application is brief and designed to help us understand who you serve, how you plan to use the funds, and how this grant will make a difference for foster, adoptive, and kinship families in your community.

If you manage or volunteer with a foster closet, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with others doing similar work. Together, we can make sure every West Virginia family has access to the essentials that make care possible.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/pAqzWNnh14vtRb5a8

09/12/2025

Amazing ❤️

With tears in my eyes and love in my heart, I am honored and grateful to say that I am the first former foster child in history to ever place in the Top 11 at Miss America.

Just three years ago, I was a homeless teenager carrying my life in a trash bag and wondering if my dreams would ever matter. Standing on the Miss America stage reminded me, and I hope reminds every young person, that your past does not define your future.

This moment is for every child in foster care, every young person who has felt unseen, and every dreamer who has been told no. You are worthy, you are capable, and you are proof that hope is stronger than hardship.

Congratulations to our new Miss America, Cassie. I am so excited to watch your year unfold with grace and strength. To the incredible women I shared this journey with, thank you for showing me that the greatest crown is found in friendship, sisterhood, and shared purpose.

I may not have won the title of Miss America, but I walk away with something even greater: a story that proves broken beginnings can grow into beautiful futures, and that every dream is worth chasing. Kentucky, I am forever proud to be yours!! ❤️

09/02/2025

September is National Kinship Care Month! 🎉 Help us honor the grandparents, other relatives, and close family friends stepping up to raise children!

08/28/2025

FOSTER CLOSET NEED!!!

Looking for a twin mattress!

08/21/2025

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025 men from across North Central West Virginia are invited to gather for “MAN-UP: Men of Impact!!!” at Trinity Assembly of God Church in Fairmont. This men’s event is designed to inspire, encourage, and challenge—while also giving men a chance to enjoy great food a...

07/17/2025

DM this page with your needs!

06/23/2025

06/19/2025

Some baby gear/toys that are taking up a little too much space in the closet. Please let me know if you can use them!

06/18/2025

NEED MET!!!

I have a foster family in need of a 4-5 drawer dresser.

06/12/2025

An example of a random person recognizing a need! EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING ❤️