We use dance and performing arts to empower, educate, and inspire children in foster care

Children in underserved communities deserve equal access to arts education and the performing arts.

 

We use dance and performing arts to transform the lives of children in foster care. We provide exclusive opportunities to learn dance as a way of being more expressive, socially, and academically engaged.

Fostering Dreams making a difference

Alta Loma Elementary partnered with Fostering Dreams for before-school enrichment. The teachers with Fostering Dreams were highly engaging. Our parents, students and teachers had positive feedback to share about Fostering Dreams and the creativity they provided students.
Parents reported that it helped to motivate their kids to get up for school. In fact, we found that 78% of the students in the program either improved or maintained their attendance rate.
We saw gains for our students in the chronic and basic attendance bands

 
 
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MADE NEW FRIENDS THAT FELT LIKE FAMILY

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REPORTED INCREASED PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE IN THE CLASSROOM

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SATISFACTION FROM STUDENTS, TEACHERS, & ADMINISTRATORS

13,306 students danced with us
in the 2022-2023 school year. 

SEE OUR PROGRAM IN ACTION!

 Exposure to the arts is critical for youth, especially those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

At FDP, we reimagine the possibilities for children in foster care.

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THE SOLUTION

 

Through dance education we build:

  • Social-emotional learning & positive perception

  • Confidence building

  • Community and civic engagement

  • Improved understanding across cultural and social differences

  • Problem solving and conflict resolution

  • Empathy and valuing of others

AT-RISK YOUTH EXPOSED TO ARTS CURRICULUM ARE:

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MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL

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MORE LIKELY TO ATTEND COLLEGE

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MORE LIKELY TO EARN A BACHELOR’S DEGREE