Over 800,000 children in South Africa and America are living in foster care
MANY CHILDREN LIVING IN FOSTER CARE HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA
The harsh realities faced by children in foster care today are deeply troubling. Their chances of growing into responsible, thriving young adults are weighed down by the heavy burden of their circumstances. Across South Africa and the United States, more than 800,000 children are caught in the foster care system, navigating a world shaped by instability and trauma. The emotional and psychological scars they carry make even the basic act of attending school a daunting challenge. Without crucial support and intervention, fewer than half of these children will complete their education—leaving them vulnerable to a future of uncertainty and hardship.
THE LOVE QUILT PROJECT GOALS
The two primary goals of the Love Quilt Project are to provide funds to support the specific educational and emotional needs of at-risk children living in foster care in South Africa and the United States. For each child we support they also receive emotional support through the gift a beautiful handmade quilt filled with messages of love.
THE LOVE QUILT PROJECT IS MAKING AN IMPACT
THE LOVE QUILT PROJECT STORY:
STITCHING HOPE AND LOVE
Every child deserves to feel loved, valued, and supported. But for the 800,000 children living in foster care across South Africa and the United States, this reality is often out of reach. Many face overwhelming challenges, with fewer than 50% remaining in school to achieve a basic education. Without the right support, they struggle to build a future filled with hope and opportunity.
At The Love Quilt Project (LQP), we believe in changing that reality – one quilt at a time. Through acts of love and compassion, we provide funding for educational needs and engage children in both countries to create art squares filled with heartfelt messages of kindness and encouragement. These squares are stitched into beautiful handmade quilts and given to children living in foster care, wrapping them in warmth and love. More than just a blanket, each quilt is a tangible reminder that they are seen, valued, and never alone.
Our Impact
As a 501(c)(3) organization, we are dedicated to supporting South African and U.S. children living in foster care through education and love.
Over 1,000 South African children and over 150 U.S. children have received a Love Quilt, each infused with messages of hope.
To date, we have donated over $200,000 toward education for South African children living in foster care.
More than 10,000 children have participated in our program, learning valuable lessons of compassion, kindness, and the power of love.
Join Us
The reality of foster care is challenging, but together we can change lives. Your support – whether through donations, volunteering by quilting, teaching, or spreading awareness – helps provide education, encouragement, and the warmth of love to children in need. Every quilt stitched, every dollar donated, and every message of kindness shared brings us one step closer to ensuring that no child feels forgotten.
Join the LQP community – including board members, directors, teachers, quilters, students, and children living in foster care – and make an impact by being a part of a team that believes in uniting people together in love.
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