Partnerships for Children

Austin Community College District collected 54 suitcases to donate to Travis County's Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) program! PAL provides skills and resources to teens ahead of their departure from DFPS services, helping them prepare for adulthood and independence. 🎒 Thanks, ACC!

Having a place to store personal items brings dignity for kids and teens in the care of CPS as they move through the foster care system. We’re always accepting new or gently used suitcases and duffel bags in the Rainbow Room!

A huge thank you to NCL volunteers (National Charity League, Inc., Austin Chapter & NCL North Austin) for helping keep the Rainbow Room stocked with essential items for children and families connected with CPS. 🌈

As donations arrive, volunteers sort, organize, and stock everything from clothing and diapers to toys and other necessities, making sure caseworkers can quickly access the items families need most.

Interested in volunteering as a group, company, or organization? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

Shoutout to our back-to-school rockstar, Anokhi! Anokhi gives her time every Summer break, helping ensure children connected with foster care have supplies to return to the classroom. This year, she raised over $2,000 with her banner painting small business, BannerLab ATX! 🖌️ All proceeds benefit our Rainbow Room, funding essential clothing, toiletries and hygiene items. 🌈

Summer in the Rainbow Room! ☀️ Caseworkers in our Austin and Waco Rainbow Rooms enjoyed a classic Summer kickoff pizza party as a thank you for all their hard work! 🍕 Thanks to the Travis County Child Protective Services Board for their support in our Austin Rainbow Room. And to our friends at Love&Cookies for the delicious treats! 🍪

Meet Markus, a thirteen-year-old basketballer in search of his home team before he enters high school.

Markus shines on the court. More than a player, he's a fan of the game. His favorite player is Luka Dončić because he's kind and plays good basketball. Markus says he's followed Luka to the Lakers, a true fan!

Off the court, Markus is looking ahead to high school. Markus says experiencing high school in the care of CPS, "would suck." He dreams of a family to support his self-proclaimed "go, go, go" lifestyle of fishing, basketball, and going places.

❤️ Most of all, Markus hopes his Forever Family is kind. To learn more about Markus and adopting him, visit his Heart Gallery profile: https://partnershipsforchildren.org/heartgallery/markus/

🏀 Thank you to Shoot360Austin for hosting this filming! Markus spent the morning tracking his stats and perfecting his jump shot.

📸 Heart Gallery Photos by Krissy Osborne Photography

Forever Families Sponsor: Subaru of Georgetown

BLOG: As National Foster Care Awareness Month comes to a close, learn how you can support children and families connected with foster care year round. 💙 Whether by donating emergency resources to your local Rainbow Room, mentoring a child connected with foster care, raising adoption awareness with the Heart Gallery, or opening your home as a foster parent - there are many meaningful ways to get involved.

🔗 Read more in this month's blog: https://partnershipsforchildren.org/blog/2026/05/get-involved-this-national-foster-care-awareness-month/

Meet Jesus, a thirteen year old football player ready for his Forever Family to cheer him on.

Jesus has the classic confidence and humor of a soon-to-be-eighth-grader! He's set his sights on football season, and wants a family in the stands rooting for him. Jesus is passionate about the sport. From the first time he held a football, he says, "I wanna play football for the rest of my life."

Jesus is a die-hard Baltimore Ravens fan. Beyond his love of sports, Jesus cares deeply about his community. He's interested in helping the homeless community, and feels a close connection with his class in school.

❤️ To learn more about Jesus, visit his Heart Gallery profile https://partnershipsforchildren.org/heartgallery/jesus/. Jesus dreams of a loving, supportive family.

🏈 Thank you to Redline Athletics Round Rock and trainer Daniel Lopez for hosting this Forever Families filming!

📸 Heart Gallery photos by Sierra Marie Photography

Forever Families Sponsor: Subaru of Georgetown

Meet Sebastian, an eight year old with a deep curiosity for the world around him.

Sebastian loves "all things that go." His advocates say he loves to learn how things work. He'll spend hours tinkering with machines! Sebastian's all time favorite is airplanes; he'll often look to the sky in fascination. In school, Sebastian is an excellent student. His favorite subject is math, pairing perfectly with his love for mechanics.

❤️ To learn more about Sebastian, visit his Heart Gallery profile: https://partnershipsforchildren.org/heartgallery/sebastian/. Sebastian's perfect family will support his inquisitive nature, guiding him with love as he explores the world.

🎮 Thank you to Zero Latency VR - South Austin for hosting this Forever Families filming! Special shoutout to manager Zach and his dog Shadow for helping Sebastian feel comfortable and confident operating remote control vehicles all morning.

📸 Heart Gallery photos by Meganayn Photography

Forever Families Sponsor: Subaru of Georgetown

Giddy up! Horses donated at A Derby Affair have made their way into the Rainbow Room. 🌈🐎 Today, a special horse is on its way to bring birthday smiles to a young girl in CPS care. These stuffies bring lots of comfort to children and families facing a moment of crisis. 💛