Equipping The Called

06/18/2026

FREE! Children in foster care or legal guardians in Southern Illinois are eligible to set up a private shopping appointment at our foster closet at no charge. Please schedule an appointment using the link. We offer clothes, shoes, diapers, new socks and underwear and more!

https://equippingthecalled.org/appointments/

06/15/2026

Do you have a child in foster care who does not have a suitable twin bed, crib or dresser? We work with multiple organizations and may be able to assist with used or occasionally new beds, cribs or dressers. Please email [email protected] to find out more information if you have an urgent need.

06/10/2026

Check out this great event!

Join us on Friday, June 26th for Water Safety Day! We are partnering with Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery to offer this FREE community event focused on water safety education and family fun! The event will last from 2-7pm at our Meyer YMCA outdoor pool and includes several activities and giveaways thanks to our sponsors. We can't wait to see you there!

06/09/2026

Come enjoy the morning with other foster families!

06/09/2026

WE STILL HAVE OPEN SPOTS FOR SATURDAY! Foster Families-

We are offering another FREE event for our foster families at We Rock the Spectrum in Edwardsville. It will be held on Saturday June 13 from 10am-12 and is open to foster families in the Metro East. Adopted or bio siblings are welcome. It is geared to children 12 and under. We are limited to 40 children.

Please email Liza at [email protected] and cc [email protected]
Include your name, number and address along with the name and DOB of any child who would like to attend.

Please note-socks are no longer required but if they are worn, they must be the grippy type. You can bring your own or buy a pair for $3 at the event.

If you do not have a waiver on file from 2026, please complete one online prior to the event.

We’re looking forward to another great event connecting foster families in a great environment! Light snacks will be provided.

https://werockthespectrumedwardsville.com/

06/08/2026

Do you have a child in foster care who would benefit from this adaptive tricycle? It is the 24 inch version for heights ranging from 4’11 to 5’10. If so, please comment and send a PM

06/04/2026

Here are some great camps for children in foster care to utilize our $150 mini scholarships. But there are many other activities that qualify so please check out our previous post for more details

Find the PERFECT day and overnight camps in and near Madison County, IL including Edwardsville, Collinsville, Alton, Glen Carbon, Granite City, Troy, and more!

06/04/2026

We are honored to have Revity Credit Union partner with us. The collection drive they sponsored along with a generous monetary donation will be such a help to support our foster families! It takes a village to help these children and Revity stepped up to meet this critical need. Thank you!

Revity Credit Union employees came together to support Equipping The Called with a $1,415 donation and diapers, helping provide care for children in crisis. 💚

Equipping the Called offers essential resources and support to foster families, helping ensure children entering care have access to basic necessities and a sense of comfort during times of uncertainty.

We’re proud to stand behind an organization doing such meaningful work for families in our community and grateful to play a small part in making a difference.

06/03/2026

We need your help spending money! 💰😎 If you have a child in foster care in the Illinois counties we serve, we have a grant to reimburse you up to $150 per child for extracurricular activities. This covers all kinds of fun things. If interested, please email [email protected] with the following:
-906 form for each child
-child’s name and DOB
-name, address and phone number for foster parent
-receipt for activity

Feel free to message with any questions and please share with other foster families!

05/28/2026

Illinois Foster Families-

We are offering another FREE event for our foster families at We Rock the Spectrum in Edwardsville. It will be held on Saturday June 13 from 10am-12 and is open to foster families in the Metro East. Adopted or bio siblings are welcome. It is geared to children 12 and under. We are limited to 40 children.

Please email Liza at [email protected] and cc [email protected]
Include your name, number and address along with the name and DOB of any child who would like to attend.

Please note-socks are no longer required but if they are worn, they must be the grippy type. You can bring your own or buy a pair for $3 at the event.

If you do not have a waiver on file from 2026, please complete one online prior to the event.

We’re looking forward to another great event connecting foster families in a great environment! Light snacks will be provided.

https://werockthespectrumedwardsville.com/