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Enhance lives of children involved with Texas DFPS
Foster*A*Life enhances the lives of children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by providing otherwise unavailable assistance, services, and opportunities. They promote a more positive self-image and increase self-esteem by promoting the overall well-being of these children.
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Oct 12 2025
123 Main Street
Springfield, IL
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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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JOURNEY GEAR

Provides suitcases for children's belongings, ensuring they don't have to use trash bags when moving. This helps maintain their dignity.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PROGRAM

Celebrates foster children's birthdays, making them feel special on their important day, since many don't have anyone to celebrate with.

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KIDS ART JOURNEY

Promotes the arts and helps children discover and nurture their artistic talents. Includes an art contest where children can draw whatever they want.

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PROM EXPO

Provides prom necessities, including dresses, accessories, and shoes, for foster children to have a special prom night.

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ANCHORS

Helps children adjust to foster care, promotes more foster placements, and supports families adopting children.

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PRESTON'S PURPOSE

Provides funds for former foster youth, honoring the memory of foster children whose lives were cut short.

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HOPE CHEST

Provides basic household needs for children who have graduated from high school, such as microwaves, dishes, and bedding.

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About

Foster A Life

Founded in

2004

EIN

20-1336607

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Foster A Life

Address

PO BOX 65383 LUBBOCK, TX 79464-5383 United States

Website

https://fosteralife.org/

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Foster*A*Life, founded in Lubbock, TX, in 2004 by Dr. Shaun H. Keel, provides assistance, services, and opportunities to children involved with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Their programs include Journey Gear, Happy Birthday Program, Kids Art Journey, Prom Expo, Anchors, Preston’s Purpose, and Hope Chest, all aimed at enhancing the lives and self-esteem of these forgotten children by fulfilling dreams and providing essential resources.

Mission

Foster*A*Life enhances the lives of children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by providing otherwise unavailable assistance, services, and opportunities. They promote a more positive self-image and increase self-esteem by promoting the overall well-being of these children.

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