SMALL ACTS. BIG IMPACT

    You want to help the foster and adoptive community, but where do you start?

    This guide from The Riverside Project has the answers.

    You care deeply about children and families impacted by foster care. But sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start – or how to help in a way that’s meaningful and respectful. That’s why we created this for you.

    Send a kind note to let families know they are seen and valued. Organize a cozy family night in with snacks and a movie. And so many more!
    Clear instructions to help you
    show support in meaningful ways.
    Practical advice to ensure your efforts is well-received.

    Help families know they are not alone.
    We see them.
    And we're in it with them.

    This guide is more than just a list of ideas. It’s a guide for those who want to help but aren’t sure where to begin. Whether you’re a neighbor, a church member, or simply someone who cares, this guide will help you to turn your compassion into action.

    We created this because we know that even small gestures can make a big impact. You don't have to become a foster parent to care. You don’t have to do everything—but we can all do something.

    This is for...

    • ...people who want to help but aren't sure how.
    • ...churches, businesses, and organizations looking to support families.
    • ...anyone who believes that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.


    You want to make a difference? We’re here to help you do just that.

    Download your free copy of "31 Creative Ways to Serve Foster and Adoptive Families" now and start creating a ripple of compassion.

    The Riverside Project was founded in 2018 with a vision to strengthen foster families and their communities through training and collaboration. Our first initiative, the Babysitting Collaborative launched in partnership with 4 child-placing agencies. Since then, 27 additional agencies have joined the collaborative, and 800+ babysitters have been equipped to provide quality, trauma-informed support for families parenting children in the foster system.

    In August 2020, we launched a city-wide strategic initiative to mobilize Houstonians to address the various social issues facing their neighborhoods. Today, we are a collaborative network of agencies, congregations, nonprofits, school districts, and passionate individuals working together to transform the foster care system in Houston.

    The Riverside Project | PO Box 920545, Houston, TX 77292 | https://riversideproject.org/