SAN ANTONIIO – Every child and teenager deserve a home surrounded by safe, nurturing families. You could be the family a child or teen in foster care is looking for, but you may be wondering how to get started.
Foster families face unique challenges as they navigate areas of unfamiliar territory, and finding the ongoing support and assistance needed could be a challenge in itself.
For more than 40 years, SJRC Texas has remained dedicated to aiding adoptees and their families during their time of healing and transformation.
Through their division, Belong, SJRC Texas oversees foster care and adoption services, case management and permanency for children and families in South Central Texas. KSAT Community is proud to support SJRC during National Foster Care Awareness Month.
KSAT Community Phone Bank
In an effort to support and raise awareness about the importance of foster care and the positive impact it makes in the lives of children and teens in our community, KSAT Community hosted a live televised phone bank on Tuesday, May 14 from noon to 7 p.m.
SJRC Texas collected an overall total of $12,000 in donations with the help of the live fundraising event. During the live broadcast that evening, slightly over $1,000 was raised. However, in the two days after the event, the nonprofit received further contributions, culminating in a total of $12,000 from the phone bank.
All donations received from this fundraiser will directly benefit the organization and its programs.
Volunteer operators responded to many questions about how to become a foster or adoptive family, and about the role of a child placing agency throughout the licensing process.
SJRC Texas will hold an informational meeting on July 11, 2024, at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in taking the next steps or is looking to learn more, about foster care, adoption, support groups and the licensing process will need to register.
Community Stories
At SJRC Texas, (formerly known as St. Jude’s Ranch for Children), we care for children and families who have been affected by trauma, abuse and neglect. We are their safe haven and offer help and hope to begin the journey of healing.
Our mission is to create supportive and nurturing environments for children and families through advocacy, innovation, and the power of positive relationships.
SJRC believes in fostering a healthy environment where every child’s voice is heard, families receive continuous support, and communities collaboratively build bright futures for all.
KSAT Community operates in partnership with University Health, Energy Transfer and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union. Click here to read about other KSAT Community efforts.
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