Raise the Future Named 2026 Colorado Angels in Adoption
The nonprofit was recognized by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute for its work in foster care.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Awards
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The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute has named Raise the Future the 2026 Colorado Angels in Adoption honoree. U.S. Representative Diana DeGette nominated the organization for the recognition.
Why it matters
The organization works to support youth in foster care through family search, child-focused recruitment, and connection services. This honor highlights their long-standing efforts to secure permanent homes for children.
Founded in 1983, the organization was previously honored with the Angels in Adoption award in Utah in 2022 and Nevada in 2023. More than 3,000 honorees have received this recognition since the program began in 1999.
The players
Raise the Future
This is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth in foster care through recruitment and connection services.
Diana DeGette
She is a U.S. Representative who nominated the organization for this recognition.
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
This institute facilitates the Angels in Adoption Leadership Program and oversees the recognition of honorees.
The details
The award is presented by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute to organizations nominated by members of Congress. Honorees are invited to participate in a leadership program held in Washington, D.C., to engage with federal lawmakers.
Timeline
Raise the Future was founded in Colorado in 1983.
The Angels in Adoption program began recognizing honorees in 1999.
The organization received its Utah honor in 2022.
The organization received its Nevada honor in 2023.
Honorees attend a program in Washington, D.C., on September 28 and 29, 2026.
Culture Shift
This award highlights an ongoing shift toward public-private partnerships in child welfare, emphasizing community-based recruitment alongside federal initiatives. The recognition mirrors the long-term trend of the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 to support youth foster care stability.
This award brings national visibility to the organization, which may increase awareness for local families interested in foster care recruitment. Residents can access the group's family search and connection services through their regional operations.
The takeaway
Recognitions like this underscore the vital role non-profits play in navigating the complexities of the foster care system. Prospective families can use these opportunities to identify reputable organizations that provide long-term child-focused support.
What happens next
Raise the Future representatives will participate in the two-day Angels in Adoption leadership program in Washington, D.C., on September 28 and 29, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest news in the Awards section.
More information
For more information on the organization's mission and history, visit the Raise the Future organization website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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