Be Involved
Not everyone is called to foster, but everyone can do something.
Whatever your gifts are, there is a place for you to serve with us. Explore our volunteer opportunities and discover how you can make an impact on the foster community.
Assemble A Bag
First Nights Bags
Does the thought of a child carrying around their personal belongings in a trash bag break your heart? Do you want to help restore the dignity in a child’s life and let them know someone cares for them? Assemble a First Nights Bag. We will provide you with a list of items needed to help a child during this time of transition. Click here to learn more about our First Nights Program.
Organize, Wash, Deliver
Community Closet
There are various needs with our Community Closest, including but not limited to sorting and organizing clothes, washing clothes, and delivering clothes or furniture. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, sign up and we will connect with you to further discuss your interests.
Organize, Wash, Deliver
Community Closet
There are various needs with our Community Closest, including but not limited to sorting and organizing clothes, washing clothes, and delivering clothes or furniture. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, sign up and we will connect with you to further discuss your interests.
One Time Volunteer
Events
Throughout the year, we will hold large volunteer events. If you are interested in volunteering for these events, visit our Events Calendar and sign up for our newsletter.
Lets make a differnce
Groups
Are you part of a group or interested in a team building day? We have a variety of opportunities for you, such as assembling First Nights Bags, make blankets, or organize donation items. Sign up and we will connect with you to further discuss how we can partner with you to support our foster community.
Lets make a differnce
Groups
Are you part of a group or interested in a team building day? We have a variety of opportunities for you, such as assembling First Nights Bags, make blankets, or organize donation items. Sign up and we will connect with you to further discuss how we can partner with you to support our foster community.
Serve The Case Workers
Parish Partners
DCFS Lafayette Region 5 consists of the 8 Acadiana parishes. We need partners in each parish to assist in serving the local Department of Children and Family Services offices. As a Parish Partner, you would assist in overseeing inventory of First Nights Bags, snacks, and infant care supplies and assist in delivering needed items.
Make A DifferEnce Together
Businesses
Do your own or manage a local business? We have many opportunities just for you! Be a designated drop off location for donation items. Host a team building day and assemble First Nights Bags for children in care. Donate gift cards for foster families or fundraisers. Sponsor an event. Have your own idea? Let us know and we can partner with you to make it happen.
Make A DifferEnce Together
Businesses
Do your own or manage a local business? We have many opportunities just for you! Be a designated drop off location for donation items. Host a team building day and assemble First Nights Bags for children in care. Donate gift cards for foster families or fundraisers. Sponsor an event. Have your own idea? Let us know and we can partner with you to make it happen.
Obey The Call
Churches
Churches are in a unique position because not only should they be willing to take care of the vulnerable, they are called to. We encourage churches to find the foster families in their church and surround them with support, as well as serving the local foster community. It could be as simple as reaching out and offering a meal or to mow their lawn. You could host a small group on caring for the vulnerable or a support group for foster families. As a church you could host a night out or educational training for foster parents. Sign up and connect with us to find how your church can serve.