Friends of the Greenville County Guardian ad Litem Program

For more information on becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem, contact Erin Petrella at (864) 381-3725 or [email protected] or visit gal.sc.gov.

Children need to know they matter, that relationships are key to their healing, and that communities can respond to their needs.

Our Ambassadors lead the way! Ambassadors are representatives of Fostering Great Ideas to the greater community. Ambassadors learn about our work, the needs of children in foster care, and the multiple ways to respond.

Our Ambassador program is a dynamic way we engage individual volunteers, corporations, civic and faith-based partners, and state-wide changemakers.

To become an Ambassador, you will complete one or more activities in each area of Learn, Volunteer, and Connect

Every activity earns you Ambassador points, which you can redeem for swag or fun experiences along the way. Are You Ready to Begin?

Contact JB Butler, Director of Community Engagement 864-202-6839 [email protected] fgi4kids.org | fgi4kids Ambassador Program Ambassador Activities

To accommodate overwhelming demand, we have 60 tickets to Julie Valentine Center's 50th Anniversary Luncheon featuring Brooke Shields available for the next 24 hours! Get your tickets before they are gone by visiting: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2024julievalentinecenterluncheon/ ❤️

Looking for meaningful and flexible work-from-home?

We are hiring a new Director of Care2Foster SC! This person will engage prospective and current foster parents to help them feel supported, connected, and prepared for their journey in caring for vulnerable children and families. Ideally, the person will have experience as a current or former SC foster parent.

Email your resume and a letter of interest [email protected]

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Want to make a difference? Become a tutor for a child in foster care. Our next training is Tues, March 21st. https://fgi4kids.org/events/volunteer-tutor-training_03-21-23/

Defenders of Children were at our last GAL training. They donated “Chip” to the Sheriff’s department to help keep kids safe.

At our last GAL training the Defenders of Children arranged for us to learn about “Chip” who works for the Sherrif’s department. This yellow lab was provided by their organization and demonstrated how he helps keep children safe. https://www.defendersforchildren.org/

Great Birthday Celebration! Giving a gift that matters.

Please join us Thursday October 20th at Zen in Greenville for a fun event to support children in Foster Care. If you can’t make it to the event please consider buying raffle tickets for some pretty awesome prizes.

Join us at the Great Big Benefit Bash Oct 20th in Greenville, SC.

Can't make it but want to support the work? Raffle items are awesome and can be purchased today! Both options are here:
https://givebutter.com/GBBB2022

We serve over 350 children and youth in South Carolina. We reach thousands more people through caregiver and foster alumni supportive networks and through unique trainings for everyone!

YOUR SUPPORT means our innovative ideas can continue to grow across the state and beyond.

Are you dreamin' of the Bohemian?
Be one of the first guests to stay the night at the newly opened Bohemian Lodge Greenville, Autograph Collection when you enter our Great Big Benefit Bash Raffle! Includes dinner at Halls Chophouse Greenville and 4 tickets to the 1776 musical at nearby Peace Center.

Get your tickets today! Great Big Benefit Bash 2022 Raffle of Your Dreams! https://givebutter.com/GBBB2022

If you know anyone who might be interested in volunteering as a Guardian ad Litem, Erin Petrella the regional recruiter for the state program will be at the Child's Haven open house on September 13. Please spread the word to those who might be interested! Thank you.

It is the responsibility of every community to care for its most vulnerable! Spread the word about this amazing opportunity for neighbors to support neighbors.

ConnectingSC from A Home for Me and SC DSS!

The purpose is for DSS to be able to post needs of the children and families in the community and share those needs with people who want to help. Maybe your church, small group, work team, family, etc wants to commit to helping to meet the tangible needs to keep families together, help families reunite, or help children and youth thrive wherever they are.

Upstate Friends - join us for dinner and conversation Tuesday night at Fellowship Greenville. We will re-connect In-Person (!) and share meaningful stories of care. Click here to learn more: https://givebutter.com/heart-to-heart