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This February, aka Love Month, Ascender is giving back to Foster Love Project (FLP).

FLP shows Love in Action to children impacted by foster care, kinship care and adoption through the provision of goods, services and support. You can read more about their programs below.

We invite to donate in honor of our region's vulnerable youth.

Foster Love Project Programs

The Shopping Center

Our Shopping Center is an appointment based Free store for children in foster or kinship care. They are able to shop for clothing, shoes, personal care items and accessories.

FLP Bag Drive

FLP partners with over 30 agencies to provide youth in transition with a new backpack or duffel bag containing a new outfit, socks, a blanket, hygiene items, a book, and more to call their own.

Excellent Hair Care

FLP provides resources and referrals for families and hosts textured hair workshops facilitated by a Black hair expert. At The Center, youth with textured hair can shop for oil, bonnets, shea butter, and other textured hair products.

Teen Connections

Teens ages 12-18 gather once per month with other foster and adoptive teens, as well as adult adoptees or adults who experienced foster care as a youth. Teens participate in fun activities and talk about topics designed to help them explore and communicate their experiences and emotions.

Back 2 School

Each August, youth impacted by foster care or adoption are invited to shop for new, brand name tennis shoes, a backpack, school supplies, and apparel to ease the stress of returning to school.

Family Support Weekend

Once per year, foster and adoptive families gather for a weekend of connection, continuing education and adventure. Throughout the weekend, families participate in activities and workshops that amplify foster and adoptee voices.

Angel Tree

Angel Tree is our holiday gift program. Donors are offered the opportunity to sponsor a personally requested gift for a child who is impacted by foster care or adoption. Each year we fulfill up to 250 holiday wishes.

Ascender Gives Back to Foster Love Project!

Showing Love In Action to kids impacted by foster and kinship care!