Whether you’re fostering,
raising grandchildren, welcoming
a child through adoption
or caring for a relative...
you don't have to do it alone
When a Family Says Yes to a Child,
2N Communities Say Yes to the Family
The Power Of
Belonging
Supportive communities for
foster, kinship, adoptive
and guardianship families.
Second Nurture creates spaces
where families build relationships,
find practical support and
grow stronger together.
Shared meals, practical support,
and lasting relationships become
part of your family's story.
This is What Belonging Feels Like
"Second Nurture is the best thing I've ever done as a foster parent."
—TAMARA
2N Cohort Parent
"Their support is so
individualized...
Their ability to provide such specific support is truly unique and impactful"
— MIA L.
2N Cohort Parent
Every Foster Family Deserves This
"They embrace every child...with this attention and love
that makes them feel like the only person in the room.
Seen, cared for, and safe."
— LINDA
2N Cohort Parent
"They were consistently proactive in learning the kind of support I need, which saved me from figuring out the different agencies and
services myself."
— LINDA
2N Cohort Parent
Community Makes Room to Grow
"The children literally count the days until our next meeting."
— RICHARD
2N Cohort Parent
Supporting
caregivers
isn't separate
from supporting
children
When Caregivers Thrive Children Thrive
"I've connected with other caregivers who get it without judgment."
"Hearing other people's journeys makes me feel like I'm not alone."
"These are people who me get what I'm going through."
“We were in ‘surviving, not thriving’ mode and had reached our wits’ end. I knew Second Nurture put the ground under our feet again.”
—Sandra W.
2N Cohort Parent
The Impact of Belonging
Nearly every caregiver who joins a Second Nurture Cohort
continues caring for children years later.
98%
caregiver retention
450
children supported
700
community volunteers
10
active cohorts
