We currently have 12 amazing families waiting to be matched in our Love Box program. Our heart at Tuscaloosa Angels is to serve every family that makes the decision to foster. Our organization and families need committed and caring volunteers to step in and be part of a community of support. Check out just a few of our awesome families below and reach out with any questions about how you can get involved!
MEET THE FAMILIES:
If you're interested in walking alongside one of these amazing families, please click here for more information on our Love Box program!
Family #1- Located in Woodstock, AL This family has nine kids, ages ranging from 5-17. They feel that their family would benefit from extra money to give the children experiences such as going to the movies or a restaurant. They would also benefit from financial support for things that come with having such a big family. They love being parents and are excited to be matched with extra support!
Family #2- Located in McCalla, AL This married couple is in their fifth year of fostering. They have parented 14 kids so far. They have two kids in the home, both age 5. They are looking for emotional support while they work towards building a trusting relationship with their kids. They would also benefit from monthly care packages including necessities such as clothes and shoes as well as toys.
Family #3- Located in Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 This family has three children in the home, ages 2, 5, and 7. They are looking for extra support in all areas and someone to be there with them as they parent three kids!
Family #4- Located in Northport, AL 35475 This family has four children, ages 2, 6,9, and 12. They are looking for monthly support by care packages, emotional support, meals or groceries, activities for the family, and educational support such as tutoring.
Family #5- Located in Birmingham, AL This couple has been married for two years, and they’ve had a desire to become foster parents even while dating. They have been foster-parents for two and a half months, and they currently have two kids in the home, ages 4 and 6. They are looking for a volunteer to support them emotionally as foster parents but also to enhance the experience their kids have in their home!
Family #6- Located in Fosters, AL This couple has been married since 2012 and have an inspiring story through their different placements over the years. They have four kids in the home, ages ranging from under one year old to 5 years old. They stated that they would love to have someone to be an emotional support to their family. They want someone who could be physically present at times to play with kids and someone who could be a prayer contact. They would specifically be interested in a couple that could serve as mentor and/or friend because they are lacking a family support system.
Family #7- Located in Birmingham, AL This single mom is a kindergarten teacher and has two children in care in the home, ages 1 and 5. She has been fostering children for 9 years, always having 2-4 young children in her home. She continues to provide for the children after they move from her home. They visit her often, and sometimes stay the weekend. She celebrates holidays with them and provides school supplies and clothing as needed. Her biggest need is support by monthly packages with necessities, and someone to engage with her and her kiddos by activities, meals, and groceries. Overall, she would benefit by having someone to walk alongside her while she is on this journey.
Family #8- Located in Northport, AL 35473 This married couple are both teachers and feel that fostering has always been on their heart. They have a teenager (age 13) and a little boy (age 6) in the home. Both have settled in quickly and feel like they have always been here. They are mainly looking for a couple or family to be an extra emotional support for their kids. They stated that financial support would be helpful as they are trying to provide for the basic needs of their kids.
Family #9- Located in Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 This family has two children in the home, ages 10 and 11. They could use extra support in all areas including a monthly care package, activities for their family, and financial resources.
Family #10- Located in Lakeview, AL This married couple lives in Lakeview with their 2 dogs, cat and baby girl. They have been fostering parents for two years now and currently have their second infant placement. They are so thankful God has entrusted them to be foster parents and to make a difference in the lives of children. They would love support in the area of babysitting for date nights or other events. They would also appreciate encouraging cards/notes.
♡ MATCHED ♡ -Family #11- Located in Gordo, AL This couple has 5 children with ages ranging from 2-5. They are looking for a love box match to support them as they care for their 5 children. They would benefit from monthly packages, emotional support, and activities for their family.
Family #12- Located in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 This family of four girls is supported by a single mom. Their ages range from 4-14 years old. They are looking for extra support through the Love Box program by monthly packages, meals, tutoring, fun activities, etc.
Family #13- Located in Moundville, AL This single family household has four children living in the home. There are three girls and one boy with ages ranging from 12-22. They are really excited to be involved with the Love Box program and to receive extra support in any way they can during their fostering journey.
