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Join the Board of Foster Village Maryland - Capital Region | Be a Voice for Children in Foster Care

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ORGANIZATION: FOSTER VILLAGE - MARYLAND CAPITAL REGION INC

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Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and families in your community? Do you believe every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported-especially those in foster care?

Foster Village Maryland - Capital Region is seeking committed and compassionate individuals to join our Board of Directors and help lead the way in transforming the foster care experience for children, caregivers, and families in our region.

As a board member, you'll play a vital role in shaping our mission, expanding our impact, and ensuring long-term sustainability. We're looking for leaders who bring a heart for advocacy and a mind for strategy-especially those with experience in any of the following:

* Foster care, adoption, or child welfare
* Fundraising or grant writing
* Legal, marketing, or nonprofit governance
* Community outreach or lived experience in the system

Why Join Us?
Foster Village Maryland - Capital Region is more than a nonprofit-we’re a movement. We connect foster families with critical resources, rally community support, and stand in the gap for children navigating the foster care system. When the village shows up, families thrive-and kids have a chance to heal.

Time Commitment:

* Board meetings (quarterly or bi-monthly)
* Committee involvement and occasional events
* 4-6 hours per month, on average

What You Bring:

* A passion for child welfare and equitable family support
* Willingness to be an ambassador and advocate
* A collaborative spirit and commitment to making a difference

Location: Remote with some in-person meetings/events in the Capital Region (DC, Maryland suburbs)

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to use your voice, skills, and heart to support children and families in foster care, we want to hear from you!

Apply today or reach out to learn more. Together, we can build a village where every child-and every caregiver-feels supported and seen.

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About FOSTER VILLAGE - MARYLAND CAPITAL REGION INC

Location:

8775 Cloudleap Ct, Suite 224, columbia, MD 21045, US

Mission Statement

Foster Village bridges the gap between foster families and caregivers and those who want to help, meeting practical needs and providing holistic support beyond the system.

Description

Foster Village supports families every step of the way. Through our resource centers and therapeutic coaching and support, we help equip caregivers so they can focus on helping the children in their care thrive.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Crisis Support
Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Crisis Support

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

8775 Cloudleap CourtSuite 224Columbia, MD 21045

(39.20727,-76.81631)
 

SKILLS

  • Child Welfare
  • Marketing Strategy & Planning
  • Business Development
  • Child Advocacy
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Orientation or Training

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