Kids need families
Families need a village
Second Nurture partners with communal institutions to open their doors and hearts to the needs of local foster, fost-adopt, guardian and kinship families, creating a culture of shared responsibility for our most vulnerable kids
Welcome.
Foster, fost-adopt, guardian and kinship families are welcomed, loved, and supported by local synagogues and other kinds of communities, transforming foster care into a shared responsibility and bringing to life the power of belonging
Are you a fostering family?
With Second Nurture you are not alone!
Join monthly gatherings with other fostering families, ensconced in a synagogue (or other kind of affinity community) where everyone steps up to welcome you to the monthly gatherings and to meet your on-going needs.
There are lots of support— but the magic is in the love, nurturance and sense of belonging. ❤️
Are you a community leader?
Your community already has what fostering families need!
As a 2N Host Community, you will see every generation of your membership together, bringing their talents, skills and capacities to fostering families, creating a culture of shared responsibility for kids in the system, and growing deep relationships of shared purpose.
Calendar for all 2N Programs
Do you have a Donor-Advised Fund?
Use this form to make a donation today!
What is a donor-advised fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) provides donors with a centralized charitable giving vehicle. It allows philanthropically inclined individuals, families, and corporations to make an irrevocable charitable gift to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program and take an immediate tax deduction. Most sponsoring organizations of DAFs accept cash equivalents, securities, and certain other assets.
How does it work?
Establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program. Advise the investment allocation of the donated assets (any investment growth is tax-free). Recommend grants to qualified public charities of your choice.
Advantages of a donor-advised fund?
Simplicity—The DAF sponsor handles all recordkeeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
Flexibility—Timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision making.
Tax efficiency—Contributions are tax-deductible, and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long-term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes and allowing you to support several charities from one block of stock.
Family legacy—A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy.
Why Our Work Matters
Kids from foster care, in their own words, on the importance of family. (Three-minute video from our partners at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)