Foster Parents' Night Out

Foster Parents Night Out is a community-based program designed to support foster families by providing them with once-a-month, free respite care for their children. Volunteers come together to host a fun, safe, and engaging evening for foster kids, allowing foster parents to take a much-needed break.

Anyone with a passion for supporting foster families and children can volunteer. Volunteers typically need to be at least 18 years old, though volunteers 13 years and older may be allowed if accompanied by an adult. A background check and training are required.

Approximately 35-50 kids attend our FPNO each month. Kids range in ages 0-18 years old, and include the biological kids of the foster parents.

Volunteers help set up, supervise, and engage with children during the event. Responsibilities can include playing games, assisting with crafts, serving dinner, and ensuring a safe environment. Volunteers may also help with clean-up afterward.

We host FPNO at Willamette Christian Church the second Saturday of every month, October-May. The time commitment is approximately 3.5 hours from 3:45pm-7:15pm. It's not required to attend every month.

No special skills are required! However, patience, compassion, and a love for working with children are important. Training is provided to ensure volunteers feel prepared and confident.

Foster parents play a crucial role in caring for children who have experienced trauma or instability. By volunteering with FPNO, you provide these caregivers with a much-needed break, allowing them to recharge and continue providing the best care possible for their foster children.

To sign up, fill out the interest form above or email us directly at FPNOVolunteer@willamette.cc. We will then guide you through the process, which includes a volunteer application, background check, and training.

Yes! For more than five years, our dedicated Willamette and sister site volunteers have graciously hosted FPNO at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Clackamas. In 2024, we’re thrilled to bring FPNO directly to Willamette!
 

Expect a warm, welcoming and energetic environment! You’ll meet other volunteers, receive instructions for the evening, and be assigned specific tasks. The event is usually filled with laughter, games, and activities that keep the children entertained and happy.

Absolutely! FPNO is a free event for foster families, and it relies on donations to operate. Your contributions can help cover the costs of snacks, crafts, and other materials needed to make the events a success.