Village of Hope: A Community's Support for Foster Families
According to Angela Gifford, executive director of Village of Hope CDA in Coeur d'Alene, the phrase "it takes a village" is more than just a saying - it's the foundation of her organization.
Village of Hope provides support and resources for over 250 child-foster families, with a team that includes social workers, practitioners, communications experts, and volunteers.
Everyone can do something. The kids in foster care in North Idaho are our kids, and they need us to step up — each and every one of us.
Gifford emphasizes that not everyone needs to be a foster parent, but everyone can contribute in some way, such as bringing dinner, tutoring a child, providing diapers, or helping with curriculum preparation.
- Bringing dinner to foster families
- Tutoring a child
- Providing diapers and other essential items
- Helping with curriculum preparation
- Raising awareness and making donations
Author's summary: Village of Hope supports foster families in Coeur d'Alene.