SUMMER BACK TO SCHOOL BASH PARTY!!! 🎉

Clara’s Hope 5th Annual Summer Back to School Bash

📅 Date: Thursday August 6, 2026

📍 Location: Clara's Hope Family Center
2525 W. Shiawassee Ave Fenton, MI 48430

🕒 Time: 6-8PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night created especially for foster and adoptive families! ☀️

This event is all about helping families feel encouraged, connected, supported, and celebrated as they head into a new school year. We know the unique challenges many foster and adoptive families navigate, and this night is designed to create space for fun, community, and practical support.

✨ What to Expect:
Giant Inflatables, Rock Painting, Face Painting, Yard Games,
Delicious Food, Free Haircuts for Kids & Teens, Resources, Fun & Community Connection, And so much more!

School Supplies & Backpacks - Families choose what they need this year.

🎒 Families: Please register by July 31!

👉 https://form.jotform.com/clarashope/summer-family-bash-guest-registrati

This event is completely free for foster and adoptive families, but registration is required so we can prepare enough supplies, backpacks, food, and activities for everyone attending.

💛 Who’s Invited?
ALL foster and adoptive families in Genesee & Livingston County!

🌟 Why We Host This Event:
• Celebrate foster and adoptive families
• Help children feel confident heading into the school year
• Create meaningful connection and community
• Remind families they are not alone
• Equip families with practical support and encouragement

🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
It takes a huge team to create a night like this — and we need 40+ volunteers to help make it happen!

We are especially looking for:

• Event volunteers
• Barbers & hairstylists
• Activity helpers
• Food & setup teams
✔ All volunteers must complete a background check, teens may volunteer with a responsible adult.

📅 Volunteer applications due by July 6, 2026

📅 Current volunteers should sign up by July 14, 2026

👉 Interested in volunteering?
https://form.jotform.com/clarashope/summer-family-bash-volunteers-2026

Support families via the event Amazon wish list: https://a.co/03gbhhlP

🎉 Come celebrate families, build community, and help create a night kids and parents will remember long after summer ends! 🎉