A LETTER FROM OUR

Dear Friends,

Three years ago, the organization known as For The Seventh Generation, implemented several significant shifts to the trajectory of our work. We changed our name to We Care Foster Care. We hired a new executive director and a strategic plan was adopted that envisioned expansion, growth and impact for the foster care community by changing many of our existing administrative and programmatic operations. I am proud to say today that under the leadership of Executive Director Alexis Ramsey and through the hard work and dedication of our Board, our partners and our community, we have brought much of that vision to reality.

I am proud to report the following:

- We’ve streamlined and improved our administrative infrastructure which is now capable of handling our more comprehensive mission and expanded services.

- We’ve identified and recruited community leadership with vision and commitment by contributing their time, talent, and treasure to helping children and families.

- We have increased our development activities resulting in a projected 150% increase in our annual revenue.

- We have developed a strong foundation of partnerships with foster care community providers and look to expand those relationships in the coming year.

- We have become a voice for needed change in both policies and programs impacting foster youth in our community.

- We have created and implemented cutting edge educational programs that have improved the academic and social success of foster youth.

- We have provided foster children with goods and services that allow them to safely thrive in their everyday life.

The issues and challenges that exist in the foster care community are complex and comprehensive. They will not be resolved quickly. But We Care Foster Care is determined to tackle these challenges one child, one family at a time. Our progress on these difficult issues has been made possible, in large part, by the powerful partnerships we are forging. We have joined forces with our generous donors and other nonprofits to magnify our collective impact on foster care initiatives. To these valued partners we express our profound gratitude for all you do. None of this would be possible without your support. The insight, energy and trust you have given has allowed us to build a solid foundation for the future.

As I write this letter, I am excited that 2023 looks to be an even better year for our work and we expect to build on our momentum to bring more programs of impact and to touch more of the lives of children and families in need.

Thank you so much for standing by We Care Foster Care through our years of transition, and we look forward to partnering with you toward our shared mission for many years to come.

With Warmest Regards,

Lorraine H. Weber Board Chair