Raise the Future

We believe every young person deserves to go through life knowing they have a caring adult by their side.

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

Grateful for our partnership with @DTFA and the chance to connect with recruiters across the country. 

This was also the first year our post-permanency team had the incredible opportunity to learn, collaborate, and connect with professionals from different states.

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

This National Foster Care Month, storytelling is helping shine a light on the realities that youth in foster care face every day

“Crossroads: The Journey of Rebecoming” is creating powerful conversations around connection and belonging.

Read more: https://t.co/FWctrzj4RD

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

1 IN 5 YOUTH WILL AGE OUT OF FOSTER CARE WITHOUT A PERMANENT FAMILY.
That means facing adulthood alone.

You can change that.

Be the connection that changes everything.
Give for Utah Gives.
https://t.co/PqsmwKwQx5

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

This story from @CBSNewsColorado highlights how specialized training helps families support youth who’ve experienced severe trauma. @Mekialaya 

Because every child deserves healing, stability, and care. 💙

🔗 https://t.co/yP9lJfHje6
#raisethefuture #fostercareawareness

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

During Utah Gives, your gift helps:
✔️ Support foster & adoptive families
✔️ Provide lifelong connections for youth
✔️ Strengthen families beyond adoption

Be part of something bigger, help us create futures filled with belonging
https://t.co/PqsmwKwQx5

#UtahGives #GiveLocal

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

"Permanency without connection fails foster youth...”

This powerful piece from our very own Molly Bernard, on @YouthToday highlights what youth in foster care truly need: lasting relationships, not just placement.

🔗 https://t.co/dvq0ELGC2U

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

Raise the Future is entering a new chapter.

We’ve launched a nationwide CEO search and named interim leadership to guide us forward while continuing our mission to connect youth in foster care with permanent families. 💙

🔗 https://t.co/lvYKTUWH45

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

Please join us in welcoming Rebecca Whitney to the Raise the Future Board of Directors! 🎉

Rebecca will help guide our work to support youth in foster care and the families who care for them. We’re excited to have you on this journey with us!

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

Today’s the day! ❤️

Tune in to CBS Colorado for A Day for Wednesday’s Child and help us shine a light on youth in foster care.

Watch. Share. Donate. Make a difference. https://t.co/JNpmhMX2PA

#ADayForWednesdaysChild #RaiseTheFuture #WednesdaysChild

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

Connection changes everything.

In this episode of the Empowered to Connect Podcast, our very own Amie Huggins and her colleague Marti Smith share how building trust helps kids feel safe, seen, and ready to learn.

Click to listen! https://t.co/eRt5ABuWHp

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

Creating a Connected Classroom Ep. 258 with our very own Amie Huggins explores how connection transforms the classroom,  helping kids feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. 

Listen here: https://t.co/YVxZlfc7Uy
#TBRI #connectedclassroom #fostercare #caregivers #traumainformed

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

Caregivers are my heroes. 💛

Raise the Future’s Cathy Howe is uplifting families and supporting caregivers every step of the way, featured by CBS News Colorado.
https://t.co/qik8OLIG28
#fostercare #caregivers #raisethefuture #familysupport #community

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

More than 343,000 children in the U.S. are in foster care, waiting for safety, stability, and connection.

Support A Day for Wednesday’s Child 🌟 and help create brighter futures for youth who deserve a permanent family. 
Visit https://t.co/wJaNFtHwuG to learn more!

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

April 8, 2026 - A Day for Wednesday’s Child! 💛
Join @CBSNewsColorado and Raise the Future for a full day dedicated to spotlighting youth in foster care, celebrating families, and sharing stories of hope. Tune in 5 am–10 pm MDT.
Every child deserves belonging. 🌟 #WednesdaysChild

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

For 20 years, the Colorado Heart Gallery has helped youth in foster care be seen and find forever families.
#Adoption #FosterCare

Click to watch full video: https://t.co/rRlTwCl6Te

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

When youth in foster care are heard, futures change.

Proud of our Youth Connections Advocate, Sydnie Bell, for her powerful op-ed in the @DeseretNews highlighting why youth voice matters. 💙

Read here:
https://t.co/BT8odTgyQZ

#YouthVoice #FosterCare #Permanency

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

We were honored to be named Non-Profit of the Knight by the @VegasGldnKnghts 🏒✨

Thank you for shining a spotlight on Raise the Future. This was such a special night for the youth and families we serve!
#raisethefuture #fostercare #hockey #supportyouth #lasvegasknights

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

What does it mean to show up for youth in foster care?
Love looks like consistency, patience, and staying even when it’s hard. This Valentine’s season, we’re honoring love that shows up. 

Visit https://t.co/AVlxHntgss to learn more about our programs and services!

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

Giving just got easier 💙
Our new donor portal makes it simple to manage your gifts, track your impact, and stay connected to the youth and families you support.

Create your new donor portal today and be in charge of your giving! 
Sign up today! https://t.co/oc9bVVRul4

[Raise the Future @RaiseFuture]

Brothers Josiah & Julian were featured on our Wednesday's Child Segments, and today, their adoption story is complete. Proof that sharing stories helps change lives.

Every child deserves permanency. @Mekialaya @CBSNewsColorado 
Click to watch! https://t.co/rNUfRq0d5z