Chosen Inc. of Wisconsin Announces Sept. 7 Walk on the Wild Side for Foster Care

WAUKESHA, Wis. - Aug. 7, 2024 - PRLog -- Supporters of Chosen Inc. of Wisconsin ("Chosen"), a non-profit ministry dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive children and families, will enjoy the lush Boerner Botanical Gardens Sept. 7 at its Walk on the Wild Side for Foster Care.

The gathering supports the growing reach of Chosen, which is dedicated to "Fostering Forever Families" through material, spiritual and emotional support for families built upon adoption and foster parenting. Chosen provides clothing and children's items to families through two Family Closets in Waukesha and West Allis.

The seventh annual event, which begins at 10 a.m., features a walk through the stunning Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, a scavenger hunt, lunch and games.

"We're thrilled to walk with our supporters to raise awareness of the tremendous need for foster families in our community," said Karen Schlindwein, Board President of Chosen. "We will honor the tireless love of our current foster families, as well, who give all for these vulnerable kids."

Approximately 7,000 children are in foster care in Wisconsin. Milwaukee County alone places 100 children a month with foster families.

Event registration is just $10 per person. Participants receive park admission, lunch, a T-shirt and access to all activities. Registration is available at https://choseninlove.networkforgood.com/events/72771-walk-on-the-wild-side. Supporters unable to attend are encouraged to purchase and donate tickets for families to use.

Devoted sponsors help make the Walk on the Wild Side (https://www.choseninlove.org/wildsidewalk) possible: The Edge Contracting, Once Upon a Child-Brookfield, CTAccess, Wellpoint Care Network, Waukesha County Foster Care, Norris: Beyond Fostering, Bob's Discount Furniture, Ozinga, Just Fore Kids and We Energies Foundation.

Since its founding in 2016, Chosen has served more than 675 families from 13 southeastern Wisconsin counties, caring for more than 1,500 foster or adopted children. Its two Family Closets have given away more than 66,000 items to families since May 2017.

Chosen is dedicated to educating the public about the impact of adoption and fostering, and providing spiritual, material, and emotional support to families who have chosen these oft-misunderstood paths. Chosen shares resource referrals to other organizations and professionals, and is planning a new Mobile Family Closet to better serve adoptive and foster families in our community.

More information about Chosen is available at www.choseninlove.org, by calling (262) 724-6736, or following on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OurChosenFamily.