May is National Foster Care Month
Every Child Deserves a Safe, Stable Place to Grow
A caring home. A supportive community. A chance to thrive.
This May, Camelot Community Care invites our community to recognize the foster parents, caregivers, families, staff, and advocates who help children feel safe, supported, and loved during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Foster Care Changes Lives
Foster care provides children and youth with safety, stability, and support when they are unable to remain safely at home. For many children, a foster family offers more than a temporary place to stay. It offers comfort, consistency, encouragement, and hope.
At Camelot Community Care, we are grateful for the foster families who open their hearts and homes to children in need. Their care helps children heal, grow, and begin to see what is possible for their future.
Why National Foster Care Month Matters
Behind every number is a child who needs safety, belonging, and someone who believes in them.
329,000
children were in foster care nationally as of Sept. 30, 2024
171,000
children entered foster care nationally during FY 2024
14,567
children were in out-of-home care in Florida in 2025
14,455
Ohio students were in foster care during the 2024–2025 school year
Sources: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families; Florida Department of Children and Families; Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Foster Parents Make a Lasting Difference
Foster parents help children experience safety, routine, and connection. They walk alongside children through uncertainty, celebrate their progress, and provide the care and patience needed to help them move forward.
Their role is not always easy, but it is deeply meaningful. During National Foster Care Month, we honor the foster families who say yes to children when they need someone the most.
Become a Foster Parent
Caring adults and families are needed to provide safe, supportive homes for children and teens. Camelot provides guidance, training, and support throughout the fostering journey.
Learn More
Support a Foster Family
From donations to encouragement, small acts of support can make a meaningful difference for foster families and the children in their care.
Support Families
Say Thank You
A note, message, or social media post can remind foster parents that their work is seen, valued, and appreciated.
Contact Us“We are so proud of our foster families, whose love and dedication shape the future of countless children. Their efforts make a lasting difference in our community, and we thank them for their continued selflessness.”
Michael DiBrizzi, CEO of Camelot Community Care
How You Can Help This May
- Consider becoming a foster parent.
- Share Camelot’s National Foster Care Month messages on social media.
- Donate to support children, youth, and foster families.
- Encourage and thank the foster parents in your community.
- Help connect caring adults and families to Camelot’s foster care team.
Help Children Feel Safe, Supported, and Seen
This National Foster Care Month, join Camelot Community Care in honoring foster families and supporting the children and youth who need a safe place to call home.