Fostering Champions Inc

Fostering Champions is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of motivated young adults and former foster youth. Our vision is to improve the lives of children in foster care, who often find themselves abandoned and neglected by the public, along with aiding aging out children to help prevent them from becoming homeless. We collaborate with individuals, companies, and community partners to bring resources to foster youth and use service-learning activities to educate volunteers on issues surrounding the foster care system.     

HOW WE STARTED                                                    

In 2021, Fostering Champions was founded by Bobby Canipe, a once foster child with a vision to help others like him. Bobby grew up being shuttled from one house to another, with only a garbage bag to hold his things. Throughout his childhood he was in a total of 10 homes, until one day being adopted by his forever family. The trajectory of Bobby’s life changed that day. Now it is his life’s mission to encourage and help other children that are going through the same system he did. By fostering love, champions, and a future.                                                                                                    After telling others about his vision, he was inspired by his friends and family to use his ambition not only to Foster 10 kids himself, but to also help others and start a new organization. Bobby’s vision for Fostering Champions is now becoming even more of a reality because of every generous donation.        

The foster care system can be a confusing and sometimes disheartening place, but through our fundraising and network of passionate volunteers, we strive to give children in foster care a brighter future, a sense of normalcy and belonging. We have multiple programs and volunteer opportunities so each individual or group can select the right fit for them.