Get Involved & Make a Difference

Join Fostering the Family’s exciting events and become a vital part of our mission to raise awareness and advocate for youth in foster, adoptive, and kinship care. Explore our upcoming and current events to discover how you can contribute, and take a look back at the wonderful memories created at our previous gatherings. Click on an event below to see the view photos of the community and connections we’ve made in our journey to support families!

Upcoming Public Events

April 25, 2026- 4th Annual Stand for Children Prayer Walk

Join us for our 4th annual Stand for Children Prayer Walk!

  • 10:0am -12:00pm
  • April 25, 2026.
  • First Baptist Columbia Church (Starting Location)
    • 1306 Hampton St, Columbia, SC
  • State House (Ending Location)
    • 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 

A day we come together as one to pray for the children in the foster care system, their families, and caregivers.

We will begin this event at First Baptist Columbia Church and then we will walk to the streets of Columbia to the State House steps to pray for the vulnerable children of South Carolina!

Click Here to Register for FREE!

Ongoing Awareness Challenge

SC Steps UP for Foster Care Virtual Awareness Challenge

Join Our Virtual Steps Challenge &
Fight for Families All Year Long!

Whether you’re lacing up your shoes for the in-person 5K or cheering
from the sidelines, there’s another way you can Fight for Families with
us. We’ve launched a new and improved virtual steps challenge using
the Step Up app!

We heard your feedback about our previous app and found a new
platform that is much easier to use. With this app, you won’t have to
worry about manually starting or stopping your steps—it’s a virtual
pedometer that tracks your progress automatically.

Even better, it seamlessly integrates with your Apple Watch, Fitbit, and
other wearables! Simply join the challenge, and your steps will be
counted without you ever having to think about it.

Here’s how to participate:

  • Donate to Join: Make a “pay what you can” donation to
    join the challenge. Your gift will provide direct, year-
    round support to foster, adoptive, and kinship families
    across the state.
  • Get the App: After you donate, check your donation
    receipt! It will include a special link to join our group in
    the Step Up app.
  • Step Up for Families: Track your steps, connect with
    other participants, and help us make a collective impact
    for families in South Carolina, all on your own schedule.

    Upcoming Support Groups for Foster, Adoptive, & Kinship Families

    Greenville Area

    York County Area

    Past Events

    Click Each Event to View Photos

    March 14, 2026- 2nd Annual Run, Walk, Roll

    Second annual Run, Walk, Roll in Anderson, SC!

    • AnMed Track
      • 2000 E. Greenville Street
        Anderson, SC
    • March 14, 2026.

    March 13, 2026- Annual Advocate Dinner

     

    Annual Advocate Dinner

    A time of fellowship at our annual Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Family Dinner

    Date: Friday, March 13th, 2026

    Location: Fairview Presbyterian Church

    Address: 110 Carolina Ave –North Augusta, SC

    Fight for Families 5k - October 18, 2025

    6th Annual Fight for Families 5k!

    • October 18, 2025
    • Allison Creek Park-
      • 2499 Viesta Rd. York, SC

     

    "All in for Foster Care" Casino Night August 16, 2025

    An unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and
    giving back to support Fostering the Family our
    mission to strengthen foster families in our community.

    Please note: All casino games are for entertainment

    purposes only. No real cash prizes will be awarded, in
    accordance with South Carolina state law.

    SC Steps Up for Foster Care - through May 31, 2025

    Join us for our first ever Virtual Challenge!

    Our SC Steps Up for Foster Care Virtual callenge kicks of April 12, 2025 during the walk to the State House in Columbia at 2:00pm. (You may start your tracking from anywhere if you cannot attend the Prayer Walk in person!)

    From there you will use the RaceJoy App on your phone to track all of your miles walked/ran until May 31st 11:59 PM.

    We would love to have people registered in ALL 46 Counties in South Carolina to raise awareness about the Foster Care Crisis!

    Registration included miles tracking within the RaceJoy app. You can also create teams, and track or cheer on other people participating in the challenge!

    3rd Annual Stand for Children Prayer Walk- April 12, 2025

    Fostering the Family’s 3rd annual Stand for Children Prayer Walk. A day we come together as one to pray for the

    Aiken Awareness Event- March 2025
    Run, Walk, Roll- March 2025
    Rooted in Love Valentine's Day Event- February 2025
    Boots & Bling Benefit- November 2024
    Fight for Families 5k- October 2024
    Together For Change 2024- April 2024
    Annual Stand for Children Prayer Walk- April 2024

    2024

    2023

    Gala- 2023
    I Refuse Concert-2023
    Anderson Golf Tournament-2023