Agape Ranch participates in recognizing National Foster Care Awareness Month each May to raise awareness for the needs of loving foster families in our community, as well as provide opportunities to serve vulnerable children in foster care.
Learn more below for ways that you can engage and make an impact in the life of a child right here in the Coastal Bend!
See how Agape Ranch is partnering with community all month long! Follow us on social media.
VOLUNTEER
Learn ways that you can make an impact in the life of a foster child in our community by volunteering in the month of May!
May 4 - Agape Connection
Agape Connection serves adoption-ready children and prospective adoptive families through a carnival style annual state-wide adoption match event. Volunteers will support games and activities for children and families to connect with the goal of forming forever families.
Our 2024 event will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Portland, TX.
​
Volunteers over the age of 18 are invited to inquire about volunteer opportunities by emailing Rose Ruiz HERE.
May 25 - Foster Parent Night Out
Foster Parent Night Out is a free program that gives current foster parents a short break from the day-to-day challenges that arise when raising foster children. This event welcomes parents to register their foster children, adopted children, and biological children.
Register to volunteer at agaperanch.org/volunteer.
Become a Respite Care Provider
Agape Ranch partners with the Department of Family and Protective Services and local Child Placing Agencies (CPAs) to help families avoid burnout by providing support. Our team facilitates bi-annual training to certify individuals to become childcare providers, known as Respite Care Providers. To register to attend the next training on visit agaperanch.org/respitecaretraining.
Become a Licensed Foster Family
Agape Ranch partners with Local child Placing Agencies to license families to foster/adopt. If you are interested in learning more about how to become a licensed foster home, learn more HERE.
Subscribe to Our Calendar
Never miss an opportunity to serve vulnerable children in foster care through Agape Ranch.
ADVOCATE
Learn ways that you can make an impact in the life of a foster child in our community by supporting events in the month of May!
May 2-31 Sleeves of Support
Beginning May 2 through May 31, the “Sleeves of Support” campaign will feature collaborative coffee cup sleeves and table tents to raise awareness in the community. Learn more HERE.
May 8 Nueces County Proclamation Reading
On Wednesday, May 8, join us for a proclamation reading at 8:45 a.m. at the Nueces County Courthouse (901 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401).
May 14 City Hall Proclamation Reading
On Tuesday, May 14, join us for a proclamation reading at 10:45 a.m. at Corpus Christi City Hall (1201 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401).
DONATE
​
If you are unable to serve through one of our programs, but still want to leave a legacy for the foster children, we invite you to donate by clicking on the DONATE button below.
