Since 2022, we’ve been bringing comfort and hope to the youth
ages 12 - 18 living in foster care group homes.

Our Vision

All of the youth living in foster care group homes in Wisconsin will know that they’re important and loved. The Wisconsin community will understand the unique needs of the youth and the statistics around these youth who end up aging out of the foster care system.

We aid this vision by having community groups work together as the hands and feet of Jesus to remind the youth they’re important and loved 5 times a year through themed comfort packages and 1 fleece tie blankets per year. Themed comfort packages include mindfulness activies, necessities such as socks, deodorant, body wash etc, snacks and themed items such as back to school stressbuster items like essential oils, fidget toys, playdoh, gel pens to name a few. We believe they deserve the best.

Important FAQs

• 61 licensed foster care group homes in Wisconsin with a license capacity of 402 youth
• 39 out of the 61 group homes are in Milwaukee with a license capacity of 235 youth
• 21 of the 39 Milwaukee group homes are served by Loved at this time
• 122 Milwaukee youth living in the 21 foster care group homes are reminded 5 times per year that they’re important and loved through themed comfort packages and 1 fleece tie blanket annually
These youth will typically age out of their foster care group homes without a forever family through adoption or reunification with their biological parents. More than 23,000 children age out of the US foster care system every year. Statistically:
• 2.5 times more likely to end up in jail
• 60% of young women will turn to the sex industry
• 1 out of every 2 kids who age out of the foster care system will develop a substance dependence
• 7 out of 10 girls who age out of the foster care system will become pregnant before the age of 21
• Only 1 out of every 2 foster kids who age out of the system will have some form of gainful employment by the age of 24.
-Statistics from National Foster Youth Institute
There are not enough foster parents for all of the children that enter foster care everyday. A group home is licensed by the state to care for children ages 12-18 and sometimes up to age 21. Group homes are run by employees 24/7 to care for the youth. Staff members make sure youth are taken care of like a parent would. They work to be sure that they go to school and doctor’s appointments. The staff remind them to do their homework and brush their teeth etc. Group homes often specialize in an area such as sex trafficking, Alcohol and Drug Abuse (AODA), Delinquent/Corrections Developmental Disabilities Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Respite Care or Pregnant Teens.
"I don't have a family. When I'm sad I think about all of the people that make me my comfort packages and how they love me."
- 17 year old male resident
"There is a lack of resources and support for the youth. The attention and thoughtfulness that goes into each comfort package means so much to me and the youth."
- Group Home Owner
"I found the fidget toys very useful and helpful because I have ADHD and I like to fidget. It calms my nerves"
- 14 year old female resident
"The young men appreciate an extra pair of socks"
- Group Home Owner
“Blanket Angels, the people that made these blankets for us are Blanket Angels”
- 15 year old male resident