Love is an Open Door

You can offer hope to a child in need.

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Where We Serve

The Bair Foundation supports children and families through local offices in 9 states. Find the location nearest you and learn about the services available.

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Fostering Teens: A Journey of Love, Challenges and Rewards

Fostering Teens: A Journey of Love, Challenges & Rewards: A guide on fostering a teenager and how it can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. These kids need love, stability, and support more than ever. And you? You have the power to give them exactly that.

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Sound of Hope Movie: A Guide to Foster Parenting and Supporting Vulnerable Children

“This movie is like no other movie on foster care. It is raw, real, and life changing. The challenges, heartbreak, and understanding that the children and foster families reveal to one another are those which our community in Erie face every day,” said Strobel.

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4 Benefits to Fostering a Teen

Whether you are encouraging them to believe in themselves or helping them to dream big, it is important to give teenagers the environment, guidance, and love they need to grow into happy adults.

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3 Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent

Becoming a foster parent is a big decision that will no doubt come with questions. Once you are ready to open your heart and home to a child in need, we’re so excited to help you throughout the journey!

Our Services

You're never alone when you work with us. Here’s how we help.

Foster Care Services

When children are at their most vulnerable, we work with you to provide the comfort, stability and predictability they need to thrive.

Family Services

Our Clinical Services and Path Programs work to strengthen family relationships.

Behavioral Health Services

We offer programs to help address behavioral challenges and and support the mental and emotional well-being of children and families.

Adoption Services

When children cannot return to their birth homes, adoption offers opportunities for long-term stability.

Structured Intervention Treatment Foster Care

Our knowledge-based service model focuses on planning, support and training.

Kinship Services

Placing a child with a relative or someone with whom they share a “kinship” bond can help maintain family connections.

FOSTER TODAY

We’re here to answer your questions and provide the support you need.

BECOME A FOSTER PARENT

The Bair Foundation

Since 1967, The Bair Foundation has been committed to developing strong children, strong families and strong communities. We are a Christ-centered agency dedicated to treating the mind, body and spirit of those we serve.

Of the 23,000 children who age out of foster care each year, 20 percent become homeless.

Join us in our mission to help children in need before it’s too late.

Become a Foster parent

Love is an Open Door

Where We Serve

Stories and News

Fostering Teens: A Journey of Love, Challenges and Rewards

Sound of Hope Movie: A Guide to Foster Parenting and Supporting Vulnerable Children

4 Benefits to Fostering a Teen

3 Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent