Serving Fort Worth & Tarrant County, Texas

Be the Light for foster youth in Tarrant County

Lightwell Collective provides essential resources, life-skills development, and community support so young people in foster care can feel safe, confident, and prepared for the future.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support foster youth in Tarrant County by providing essential resources, access to therapeutic support, and life-skills development so they can feel safe, confident, empowered, and prepared for adulthood while building stability and a future they’re proud of.

2.2–2.3M

residents in Tarrant County — one of the largest counties in Texas

~1,700–1,800

children from Tarrant County in foster care at any given time (Texas DFPS)

Ages 0–21

youth in care and aging out whom we exist to serve

What We Do

Three programs, real and practical

In Year 1 we stay focused — clear, doable support delivered through verified needs.

Welcome to Care Essentials Kits

Welcome to Care Essentials Kits

Immediate basics that help children feel safe, cared for, and prepared during placement changes or entry into care.

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Growth Grants

Growth Grants

Small grants that let foster youth take part in school and community life with confidence and consistency.

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Launchpad (Ages 16–21)

Launchpad (Ages 16–21)

Practical readiness for adulthood through skills, support, and resources for teens and young adults transitioning out of care.

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Give Monthly

Small monthly gifts add up fast

Just 25 people giving $25 a month is $7,500 a year — enough to fund programs. Become a recurring giver.

$10/mo
Light Giver
$25/mo
Hope Builder
$50/mo
Impact Partner
$100/mo
Lightwell Champion