When will National Be the Village Day be celebrated? April 30th of each calendar year.
What is National Be the Village Day? National Be the Village Day is a national day of action designed to turn the old proverb “it takes a village to raise a child” into tangible support. Celebrated on the eve of National Foster Care Month, this day mobilizes local communities, businesses, and individuals to step up and “be the village” for foster youth. Instead of just raising awareness, communities actively donate financial resources and in-kind professional services directly to local foster care agencies and foster families.
How should National Be the Village Day be celebrated or observed?
- Educate: Learn about the resource shortages that local foster care agencies and foster families face year-round, and use a zip-code lookup tool to find vetted agencies near you.
- Engage: Locate a vetted local foster agency or non-profit and donate funds or sign up to provide in-kind professional services such as tutoring, home maintenance, or legal aid for foster families.
- Share: Post how you are choosing to support your local youth using the hashtag #BeTheVillage.
- Support: Encourage local businesses to host “Village Drives” to collect essential goods or pledge a percentage of the day’s proceeds to regional foster care networks.
Why was National Be the Village Day created? The day is created to act as a practical “launchpad” that financially fuels and resources local foster agencies before National Foster Care Month begins in May. Placed on April 30th, it shifts the public mindset from passive sympathy to active civic responsibility. It ensures the agencies doing the heavy lifting have the community backing they deserve.
Who created this day? This day was created by Fostering A Generation in 2026.