Tire Swing Collective

TSC hosts gatherings throughout the year, like Open Play Days, family visits, court-ordered visits, and adoption celebrations, that create space for foster families to slow down, connect, and breathe. And when appropriate, others are invited to join in, celebrating milestones, memories, and everyday moments outdoors.

Create safe, predictable outdoor spaces where kids can relax, play, and simply be kids

Offer natural opportunities to reconnect with family of origin (siblings, parents) in a calm, outdoor setting

Build trust and connection through shared experiences that feel natural and low-pressure

Replace difficult memories with positive ones rooted in fun, safety, and belonging

Encourage emotional healing through unstructured play and time in nature

Remind every child that they are seen, valued, and surrounded by people who care

Provide consistent opportunities to breathe, connect, and recharge together as a family

Support both bio children and children in care through shared outdoor experiences that build unity and understanding

Ease isolation by connecting caregivers with others who understand the realities of foster parenting

Strengthen family rhythms and relationships through predictable, trauma-informed gatherings

Offer practical, accessible ideas for supporting children with different backgrounds and needs

Help caregivers feel part of a stable, caring network that stands beside them