Creating Hope. Restoring Dignity. Changing Futures.
Every child deserves to feel valued during life’s most difficult transitions. Carrying Love Foundation provides practical resources, educational opportunities, and community support for children and young adults experiencing foster care transitions. Through our signature programs, we help restore dignity, build confidence, and prepare young people for brighter futures.
Our Current Work
The Hope Initiative
Our signature program provides new or gently used suitcases in excellent condition to children and young adults experiencing foster-care transitions.
Dignified transportation for personal belongings
Community-led suitcase collection
Support during critical transitions
Youth Independence Initiative
Preparing young adults for life beyond foster care
Young adults leaving foster care often face adulthood without the resources or guidance many peers receive. This initiative connects participants with volunteers and professionals who provide practical life skills for long-term success.
- Financial literacy
- Budgeting and banking
- Resume writing
- Interview preparation
- Employment readiness
- Housing preparation
- Scholarship resources
- Life skills education
Transition Luggage Program
Because no child should carry their life in a trash bag.
Every year, thousands of children move between foster homes carrying everything they own in black trash bags. Our program provides new and gently used suitcases, duffel bags, backpacks, and comfort items that restore dignity and communicate one powerful message: You matter.
- New and gently used suitcases
- Duffel bags and backpacks
- Comfort items when available
- Community luggage drives
- Partnerships with foster care agencies
Community Champions Initiative
When a community comes together, children thrive.
Churches, businesses, civic organizations, schools, and volunteers work together to provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities that strengthen the lives of children and young adults in foster care.
- Hosting luggage drives
- Corporate sponsorships
- Professional mentoring
- Volunteer opportunities
- Educational workshops
- In-kind donations
Resource Navigation & Referral Network
Connecting families to trusted resources.
Sometimes the greatest gift is helping someone find the right support. We partner with trusted organizations to connect youth, caregivers, and families with services that promote stability and long-term success.
- Counseling and mental health
- Housing resources
- Employment assistance
- Educational support
- Community programs
- Financial assistance
Growing Our Impact
As Carrying Love Foundation grows, we envision additional programs designed to support young people, equip communities, and connect families with meaningful resources.
Youth Independence Initiative
Envisioned resources to support young people as they build independent lives.
Community Champions Initiative
Envisioned local ambassador program equipping communities to carry the mission forward.
Resource Navigation & Referral Network
Envisioned connections between families and the services they need most.