Let’s Make Foster Care a Place of Healing, Not Harm.

It’s time to SEE foster children. It’s time to SEE the crisis. It’s time to SEE US NOW.

You can help. Whether it’s donating, volunteering, or simply sharing our message—you have the power to make a difference.

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At See Us Now (SUN), we believe that no child should ever feel invisible. We are a student-led, nonprofit organization on a mission to advocate for the safety, dignity, and future of foster children across the United States—especially those most at risk of abuse, neglect, homelessness, and human trafficking.
With over 400,000 foster kids in the U.S., and 60% of trafficked children having been involved with foster care, the time to act is now. Our programs, campaigns, and legislative efforts focus on creating more safe, stable housing so every child has the opportunity to access education, receive medical and mental health care, and grow up in a supportive environment.

Advocacy & Policy Reform

We fight for legislation that protects foster youth and gives them the resources they need to thrive. This includes support for:

And more!

Our journey began in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, when co-founders Kari Wagner and her daughter Charissa discovered a heartbreaking truth: group homes that once sheltered children now sat empty, while foster youth were left sleeping in tents, cars, hotel rooms, and even office floors. These children were not just being displaced—they were disappearing.

Inspired by this urgent need, Kari, Charissa, and a team of passionate teens formed See Us Now to shine a light on the hidden foster care crisis—and to do something about it.