Hispanic Foster Youth Support During Hispanic Heritage Month

Meghan Renken
Sep 15, 2025
2 min read

Hispanic girl with text overlay that says Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is a time to celebrate the culture, history & contributions of Hispanic & Latinx communities across the United States. At Ticket to Dream, we also use this month to highlight the unique challenges faced by Hispanic foster youth & to share how we’re working with our partners to ensure these children have the resources & opportunities they need to thrive.

The Need for Support for Hispanic Foster Youth

Hispanic children represent a significant portion of the foster care population. In fact, 21% of children in foster care identify as Hispanic or Latino (Children’s Bureau, AFCARS Report, 2023). Many face barriers such as language differences, cultural identity struggles & limited access to resources that reflect their heritage.

Foster youth often move frequently, which can mean disrupted schooling & less access to stable support networks. For Hispanic foster youth, this can also include losing touch with cultural traditions, language, or community connections that are deeply tied to identity & belonging.

How Ticket to Dream Supports Hispanic Foster Youth

That’s where Ticket to Dream steps in. Together with our national network of nonprofit partners, we fund & support programs designed to meet the unique needs of Hispanic foster youth. These include:

Funding celebration of Hispanic cultural holidays or traditions
Providing diverse & culturally inclusive books, toys & ethnically appropriate hygiene items & services
Funding ESL tutoring & translation services
Recruiting & retaining Spanish speaking foster & adoptive parents & mentors
Supporting kinship placements

Quote from our charity partner that says "This is still the only ally
grant that we have heard of that
is specific to supporting this
population with such flexibility that it could meet any of the current needs. Your generous funding will support the solidarity and celebration of our Hispanic Youth, helping them feel seen, heard and ensuring they know that they belong."

Through these programs, we ensure Hispanic foster youth not only have access to basics like culturally appropriate self-care items, but also opportunities that honor their culture, promote inclusion & build confidence.

Join Us in Honoring Hispanic Foster Youth

This Hispanic Heritage Month, you can help us continue to grow programs that empower Hispanic foster youth nationwide. Your donations, volunteer efforts & corporate partnerships make a difference, not just in meeting immediate needs, but in building long-term opportunities for these incredible young people.

Learn more about how you can get involved on our Ally for Kids page.