Everyone hopes to receive something special on Valentine’s Day! Join Members of Congress, Federal Express, Alliant Credit Union and other corporate partners on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 to recognize the importance of the 7,500 Care Packages FCS annually sends to foster youth in colleges across the country. The Valentine’s Day packages send a special message – red scarves hand-made by compassionate volunteers, chocolates, and gift items students want and need tell these young people that they are part of a caring community.

This year, FCS will be joined by a special guest: actor and child advocate David Keith. Best known for his Golden Globe-nominated role in An Officer and A Gentleman, David is also is a spokesman for PROTECT: The National Association to Protect Children, and was recently recognized for his advocacy work with a 2008 Director’s Community Leadership Award from the FBI.

Meet a few of the 4,000 college students FCS supports annually and hear about their hopes, their dreams and their determination to succeed despite the challenges unique to having been in foster care.