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Join the Fill a Heart 4 Kids™ Challenge

3,347 Illinois foster children need to feel loved on Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is very painful for foster children living in group facilities. It makes them feel sad at school when they see room-parents delivering treats and hugs to their children. They have to be extra strong to hold back their tears. They wish they had a family who loved them. Take The Fill a Heart 4 Kids Challenge!!! You help will directly impact the life of a child who needed to feel loved and remembered.

FAH4K Began with Project Valentine.

Angie was new to our program. After she receive our "WeCare Valentine Package" she said, "We did it! We finally did it! I knew we could find someone to love us."

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Frankie said, "I taped your card to my wall, so when I wakeup in the morning I know there's a mom out there who loves me."

Take the Fill a Heart 4 Kids Challenge! Help a foster child feel loved! Invite friends, families, groups and schools...to be a part of the challenge! Share your favorite pics and stay connected with us on FB, IG, Tweet & Follow us!

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Here’s How it Works:

  • Make Valentine Cards. Download the card here - www.fillaheart4kids.org.
  • I'd like to sponsor a "We Care Valentine Packages" for a foster children.
  • Donating online at www.fillaheart4kids.org or mail your check to Fill a Heart 4 Kids, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. No donation is too small when children need to feel loved & remembered.
  • Mail or drop off your cards to the FAH4K office by Monday, Feb. 10th.

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