The smell of jambalaya was in the air last week as the Fostering Community hosted its annual jambalaya fundraiser. Dozens of volunteers chopped, stirred, served, and delivered delicious plates of jambalaya to local citizens to support this nonprofit dedicated to the foster children of Central Louisiana. 

 

Fostering Community supports the foster care system by providing a Foster Care Closet with clothing, school uniforms, supplies, beds, and other essential resources to children in foster care. They provide playground and indoor space for birth family visitations. They promote youth engagement through advisory boards, community nights, and personal growth opportunities. They also provide support to foster parents through resources, referrals, and events. 

 

These programs aim to provide a holistic approach to supporting children impacted by foster care and aim to strengthen families in our community. 

 

Immediate needs are diapers, wipes, underwear, nonperishable food items like ravioli and ramen, and hygiene products.

 

Special requests include a hair straightener, 2 Nintendo Switches, and an Xbox. Please consider supporting these children and young adults who ask for so very little. 

 

Visit the Fostering Community at fosteringcommunity.org or call 318-277-0348.