At Fostering Joy, we believe every young person deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. Founded by Briana Acosta — a former foster youth herself — our organization began in 2019 with the Holiday Adopt-a-Wishlist program, bringing gifts, hope, and joy to youth in foster care during the holiday season. That program became the spark for a larger mission: to transform the foster care experience from one of survival to one of growth, confidence, and joy.

Since then, we’ve expanded to provide mentorship, life skills workshops, community events, and safe spaces where youth can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Our programs empower young people to overcome adversity, discover their potential, and build self-sufficient, joy-filled futures.

Guided by a vision of hope and resilience, Fostering Joy works hand-in-hand with schools, foster care agencies, families, and local organizations to create lasting impact. Every connection we make, every story we nurture, and every life we touch reflects our commitment: restoring joy to our communities youth.

Join us in our mission — through volunteering, partnerships, or donations, you can help transform challenges into opportunities and ensure that every youth has the support they need to thrive.