Community Events
Mecklenburg County Village Bridge Series-Preparing For Foster Care
Join Foster Village Charlotte for Village Bridge - an interactive small group workshop series designed to help caregivers prepare for their next steps in the foster care process.
Foster Village Charlotte has spent years gathering resources, uncovering patterns, and discovering the best content to help new foster parents succeed. We're a team of experienced foster parents, child development experts, and therapists. We get it. We've been there. Let's help you launch well.
Topics Covered:
Building Your Village
Caring for You
Preparing for your first Placement
Shared Parenting
Navigating the System
This workshop is for prospective caregivers who have completed TIPS-MAPP training through Mecklenburg County. If this applies to you, email admin@fostervillagecharlotte.org to register.
A light dinner and stipend for childcare will be provided with registration.
Coffee for a Cause: Fostering a Community of Advocates
Join us for Coffee for a Cause, a meaningful morning dedicated to raising awareness about foster care in our community. Listen to a panel discussion on the current state of foster care and the impactful programs of Foster Village Charlotte, which provide crucial support to foster families. Learn about the specific needs of these programs and how you can play a role in strengthening our village.
Hosted at the Long Room Charlotte, enjoy specialty coffee from Pertinacious Coffee while connecting with community members who share a passion for making a difference. Whether you're a foster parent, advocate, or simply curious about how you can help, this event is an opportunity to learn, engage, and be part of the movement to support children and families experiencing foster care.
Mecklenburg County Village Bridge Series-Preparing For Foster Care
Join Foster Village Charlotte for Village Bridge - an interactive small group workshop series designed to help caregivers prepare for their next steps in the foster care process.
Foster Village Charlotte has spent years gathering resources, uncovering patterns, and discovering the best content to help new foster parents succeed. We're a team of experienced foster parents, child development experts, and therapists. We get it. We've been there. Let's help you launch well.
Topics Covered:
Building Your Village
Caring for You
Preparing for your first Placement
Shared Parenting
Navigating the System
This workshop is for prospective caregivers who have completed TIPS-MAPP training through Mecklenburg County. If this applies to you, email admin@fostervillagecharlotte.org to register.
A light dinner and stipend for childcare will be provided with registration.
Exploring Foster Care
Join us for a session in our Village Bridge Workshop Series that is focused on learning and preparing for pursuing the process of foster care. During our time, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Foster Village Charlotte about what it looks like to be a foster parent in the Charlotte area.
Leave the session with practical guidelines for your next steps as well as a more defined "why" to your foster care journey. Foster Village Charlotte is NOT a licensing agency, but our mission is to wrap around caregivers right from the start with support, resources, and connection.
This session is best for those that have decided to pursue the licensing process within the next year and have some basic knowledge about the foster care system.
Foster Village Charlotte 7th Birthday Celebration
Join us as we celebrate 7 amazing years of building community and supporting foster and kinship families! This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to stop by, enjoy a refreshing drink and desserts, and celebrate the impact we’ve made together.
Plus, if you pre-order a Lemonade Stand Kit, you can pick it up during the celebration and get ready to spread some sweetness in your neighborhood this summer! 🍋
Pre-order here: givebutter.com/lemonadekits2025
We can’t wait to celebrate with you—bring the whole family and join the fun! 🎂💙
In-Person Volunteer Training: Welcome Pack & On-Call Hospitality Team
As children and caregivers navigate a messy child welfare system, our volunteers help bridge gaps and remind families that they are not alone through the ups and downs of foster care.
Volunteers put the “Village” in Foster Village, and we’d love to help you find your fit in this village of support. This volunteer training will highlight FVC's volunteer opportunities, specifically our Welcome Pack & On-Call Hospitality Team. As a member of this team, you'll help deliver Welcome Packs, car seats, meals, and other basic necessities to children entering foster care, set up for birthday celebrations at our Connection Cottage, fulfill facility needs, and so much more. Please note this ongoing commitment is flexible.
This opportunity is for ages 18+
Light food will be provided.
Licensing Agency Coffee Chat
Welcome to the Licensing Agency Coffee Chat event! We will spend the first hour connecting, networking, and having discussions around a theme or need. The last half hour will be open to either further chatting and networking or if it's your first time at the center, we would love to take you on a tour and tell you more about our programming.
This in-person event will be held at 4915 Monroe Rd, so mark your calendars and come ready for caffeine and pastries. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network with like-minded individuals. We look forward to seeing you there!
In-Person Volunteer Training: Childcare and Events Team
As children and caregivers navigate a messy child welfare system, our volunteers help bridge gaps and remind families that they are not alone through the ups and downs of foster care.
Volunteers put the “Village” in Foster Village, and we’d love to help you find your fit in this village of support. This volunteer training will highlight FVC's volunteer opportunities, specifically our Childcare & Events Team. As a member of this team, you’ll have the opportunity to help support caregivers through childcare for Foster Village Charlotte’s support groups and workshops and additional opportunities to engage through quarterly family gatherings, parent morning-outs, and more. As this team will have a crossroads with children and families in care, we will require that each member of this team participate in a background check and take part in sensitivity training provided by Foster Village staff.
Parking is available at 4915 Monroe Road and next door behind the stone cottage at 4919 Monroe Road.
In-Person Volunteer Training: Welcome Pack & On-Call Hospitality Team
As children and caregivers navigate a messy child welfare system, our volunteers help bridge gaps and remind families that they are not alone through the ups and downs of foster care.
Volunteers put the “Village” in Foster Village, and we’d love to help you find your fit in this village of support. This volunteer training will highlight FVC's volunteer opportunities, specifically our Welcome Pack & On-Call Hospitality Team. As a member of this team, you'll help deliver Welcome Packs, car seats, meals, and other basic necessities to children entering foster care, set up for birthday celebrations at our Connection Cottage, fulfill facility needs, and so much more. Please note this ongoing commitment is flexible.
This opportunity is for ages 18+
A light meal will be provided.
Exploring Foster Care
Join us for a session in our Village Bridge Workshop Series that is focused on learning and preparing for pursuing the process of foster care. During our time, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Foster Village Charlotte about what it looks like to be a foster parent in the Charlotte area.
Leave the session with practical guidelines for your next steps as well as a more defined "why" to your foster care journey. Foster Village Charlotte is NOT a licensing agency, but our mission is to wrap around caregivers right from the start with support, resources, and connection.
This session is best for those that have decided to pursue the licensing process within the next year and have some basic knowledge about the foster care system.
Coffee Chats with Foster Village
Join us for “Coffee Chats” to learn about the mission and impact of Foster Village Charlotte. This event is open to anyone wanting to learn more about Foster Village! Take a tour of our space and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.
In-Person Volunteer Training: Welcome Packs and On-Call Hospitality Team
As children and caregivers navigate a messy child welfare system, our volunteers help bridge gaps and remind families that they are not alone through the ups and downs of foster care.
Volunteers put the “Village” in Foster Village, and we’d love to help you find your fit in this village of support. This volunteer training will highlight FVC's volunteer opportunities, specially our Welcome Pack & On-Call Hospitality Team. As a member of this team, you'll help deliver Welcome Packs, car seats, meals, and other basic necessities to children entering foster care, sets up for birthday celebrations at our Connection Cottage, fulfill facility needs, and so much more. Please note this ongoing commitment is flexible.
A light meal will be provided.
In person Volunteer Training: Childcare & Events Team
As children and caregivers navigate a messy child welfare system, our volunteers help bridge gaps and remind families that they are not alone through the ups and downs of foster care. Volunteers put the “Village” in Foster Village, and we’d love to help you find your fit in this village of support. This volunteer training will highlight FVC's volunteer opportunities, specially our Childcare & Events Team.
Preparing For Foster Care
Are you a foster parent or do you know someone that is interested in becoming a foster parent? Join us on Tuesday, November 12th for a session in our Village Bridge Workshop Series that is focused on preparing your heart, home, family, and friends for foster care. During our time, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Foster Village Charlotte about what it looks like to build a trauma-informed space around you.
Leave the session with practical guidelines for your heart, home, family and friends as you engage the foster care system. Foster Village Charlotte is NOT a licensing agency, but our mission is to wrap around caregivers right from the start with support, resources, and connection.
This session is best for those who have decided to pursue the licensing process, are in the licensing process, or have recently become a foster parent.
*Light dinner and onsite childcare through trauma-informed trained staff and volunteers included.
Sign up: https://fostervillagecharlotte.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2495548
Coffee Chats with Foster Village
Join us for “Coffee Chats” to learn about the mission and impact of Foster Village Charlotte. This event is open to anyone wanting to learn more about Foster Village! Take a tour of our space and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.
In-Person Volunteer Training
Volunteers put the “Village” in Foster Village, and we’d love to help you find your fit in this village of support. This volunteer training will highlight FVC's volunteer opportunities, specially our Welcome Pack & On-Call Hospitality Team.
In-Person Volunteer Training
Join our in-person volunteer training to learn more about Foster Village Charlotte and the ways you can get involved! This training is great opportunity to learn about Foster Village Charlotte’s the Childcare and Events team volunteer opportunities.
Licensing Agency Coffee Chat
Welcome to the Licensing Agency Coffee Chat event! We will spend the first hour connecting, networking, and discussing a theme or need. The last half hour will be open to further chatting and networking, or if it's your first time at the center, we would love to take you on a tour and tell you more about our programming.
This in-person event will be held at 4915 Monroe Rd, so mark your calendars and come ready for caffeine and pastries. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network with like-minded individuals. We look forward to seeing you there!
In-Person Volunteer Training
Join our in-person volunteer training to learn more about Foster Village Charlotte and the ways you can get involved! This training is great opportunity to learn about Foster Village Charlotte’s On-Call Hospitality and Welcome Pack volunteer opportunities.
VIRTUAL Pursuing Foster Care: Village Bridge Series
Join us for a virtual evening session in our Village Bridge Workshop Series focused on learning and preparing to pursue the foster care process. During our time, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Foster Village Charlotte about what it looks like to be a foster parent in the Charlotte area.
Leave the session with practical guidelines for your next steps and a more defined "why" to your foster care journey. Foster Village Charlotte is NOT a licensing agency, but our mission is to wrap around caregivers right from the start with support, resources, and connection.
This session is best for those who have decided to pursue the licensing process within the next year and have some basic knowledge about the foster care system.
In-Person Volunteer Training
Join our in-person volunteer training to learn more about Foster Village Charlotte and the ways you can get involved!
VIRTUAL Pursuing Foster Care: Village Bridge Series
Join us for a virtual lunchtime session in our Village Bridge Workshop Series focused on learning and preparing to pursue the foster care process. During our time, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Foster Village Charlotte about what it looks like to be a foster parent in the Charlotte area.
Leave the session with practical guidelines for your next steps and a more defined "why" to your foster care journey. Foster Village Charlotte is NOT a licensing agency, but our mission is to wrap around caregivers right from the start with support, resources, and connection.
This session is best for those who have decided to pursue the licensing process within the next year and have some basic knowledge about the foster care system.
Preparing Your Heart, Home, Family, and Friends for Foster Care
Join us for a session in our Village Bridge Workshop Series focused on preparing your heart, home, family, and friends for foster care. During our time, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Foster Village Charlotte about what it looks like to build a trauma-informed space around you.
Leave the session with practical guidelines for your heart, home, family, and friends as you engage the foster care system. Foster Village Charlotte is NOT a licensing agency, but our mission is to wrap around caregivers right from the start with support, resources, and connection.
This session is best for those who have decided to pursue the licensing process, are in the licensing process, or have recently become a foster parent.
Hosted three times a year, $10 donation covers dinner and handbook
All Rise: For the Good of the Children Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join Congregations for Kids and Foster Village Charlotte for an advocacy-focused film screening and panel discussion on May 22nd, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:45 pm). The film will begin promptly at 7:10 pm. Your presence is highly valued as we delve into the important topic of child welfare and family support through the lens of the court system.
Virtual Volunteer Training
Join our monthly volunteer training to learn more about Foster Village Charlotte and the ways you can get involved!
Pursuing Foster Care: Village Bridge Series
Join us for a session in our Village Bridge Workshop Series focused on learning and preparing to pursue the foster care process. During our time, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Foster Village Charlotte about what it looks like to be a foster parent in the Charlotte area.
Leave the session with practical guidelines for your next steps and a more defined "why" to your foster care journey. Foster Village Charlotte is NOT a licensing agency, but our mission is to wrap around caregivers right from the start with support, resources, and connection.
This session is best for those who have decided to pursue the licensing process within the next year and have some basic knowledge about the foster care system.
Hosted three times a year. A $10 donation covers dinner and a handbook.
Foster Care 101: Village Bridge Workshop Series
Are you curious about foster care? Foster Village Charlotte is here to guide you through the essentials, provide valuable insights into the landscape of foster care, and suggest ways to get involved.
As part of the Village Bridge Workshop, engage with experienced foster parents and professionals who will share their stories and knowledge about foster care. You'll also get your questions answered by experts in the foster care community. You'll meet other com’ meet other compassionate individuals interested in fostering and building a support system for your journey. Participants will leave the session with new perspectives on supporting children and families in care, even if fostering isn't right for you.
$10 donation includes dinner and handbook
Preparing Your Heart, Home, Family, and Friends for Foster Care
Join us for a session in our Village Bridge Workshop Series that is focused on preparing your heart, home, family, and friends for foster care. During our time, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Foster Village Charlotte about what it looks like to build a trauma-informed space around you.
Leave the session with practical guidelines for your heart, home, family and friends as you engage the foster care system. Foster Village Charlotte is NOT a licensing agency, but our mission is to wrap around caregivers right from the start with support, resources, and connection.
This session is best for those who have decided to pursue the licensing process, are in the licensing process, or have recently become a foster parent.
Hosted three times a year
Lunch and Learn
Learn more about Foster Village Charlotte and the ways FVC supports the fostering community in the Charlotte area.
Gather with alongside other community members to learn more about foster care and how Foster Village Charlotte works to support those in the system. This luncheon event will be on-site at Foster Village Charlotte’s Resource HUB. You’ll get the chance to see our space and learn first-hand how your generosity impacts the Village.
Pursuing Foster Care: Village Bridge Series
Join us for a session in our Village Bridge Workshop Series that is focused on learning and preparing for pursuing the foster care process. During our time, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Foster Village Charlotte about what it looks like to be a foster parent in the Charlotte area.
Leave the session with practical guidelines for your next steps and a more defined "why" to your foster care journey. Foster Village Charlotte is NOT a licensing agency, but our mission is to wrap around caregivers right from the start with support, resources, and connection.
This session is best for those that have decided to pursue the licensing process within the next year and have some basic knowledge about the foster care system.
Hosted three times a year
Foster Care 101: Village Bridge Workshop Series
Are you curious about foster care? Foster Village Charlotte is here to guide you through the essentials of foster care and provide valuable insights on the landscape of foster care and ways to get involved.
As a part of the Village Bridge Workshop series, you'll to engage with experienced foster parents and professionals who will share their stories and knowledge about foster care, get your questions answered by experts in the foster care community, and meet other compassionate individuals interested in fostering and build a support system for your journey. Participants will leave the session with new prospectives of how to support children and families in care, even if fostering isn't the right for you right now.
Volunteer Training
Join one of our two monthly trainings if you're interested in taking the next step in volunteering with Foster Village Charlotte. In less than an hour, you will learn more about foster care in the Charlotte area, Foster Village Charlotte, and how you can make a difference as a volunteer.
Foster Parents as Partners Workshop
Join Foster Village Charlotte in a workshop focused on being a partner in permanency through shared parenting.
From 3-5 pm, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with others in the village as well as hear from guest panelists from community partners Safe Alliance, Hope Haven, Hope Community Clinic, and Charlotte Family Houses to gain critical information about domestic violence, substance abuse, and homelessness that impact foster care.
Participants will leave the session with new prospectives of familiar cycles that impact foster care, how to navigate boundaries, develop empathy, connect with seasoned foster parents, and feel empowered as a member of the child welfare team.
Childcare is available onsite with an appropriate curriculum to support children's needs.
This session is best for prospective and current foster parents and kinship caregivers!
After the session, stay for a family-style dinner from 5-5:30 pm if your family wants to eat before returning home!
Hosted three times a year (Sept, Feb, June) as part of the Village Bridge Workshop Series
Volunteer Training
Join one of our two monthly trainings if you're interested in taking the next step in volunteering with Foster Village Charlotte. In less than an hour, you will learn more about foster care in the Charlotte area, Foster Village Charlotte, and how you can make a difference as a volunteer.
Volunteer Training
Join one of our two monthly trainings if you're interested in taking the next step in volunteering with Foster Village Charlotte. In less than an hour, you will learn more about foster care in the Charlotte area, Foster Village Charlotte, and how you can make a difference as a volunteer.