Since 1983, Raise the Future has helped youth in foster care find families and build lasting relationships with caring adults. These honors recognize the staff, partners and communities who make that work possible across Colorado, Nevada and Utah.
Angels in Adoption® Honors
2026 Colorado Angels in Adoption® Honoree
U.S. Representative Diana DeGette selected Raise the Future as Colorado’s 2026 Angels in Adoption® honoree. With this honor, Raise the Future has now received the recognition in all three states it serves.
Read more about the 2026 Colorado honor.
2023 Nevada Angels in Adoption® Honoree
Raise the Future received Nevada’s 2023 Angels in Adoption® honor after being nominated by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen. The award recognized our work helping older youth in foster care find lasting family connections.
Learn more about the 2023 Nevada honor.
2022 Utah Angels in Adoption® Honoree
U.S. Representative Blake Moore nominated Raise the Future for Utah’s 2022 Angels in Adoption® honor. The award recognized our work helping youth find families and supporting those families before, during, and after adoption.
Community Recognition
2026 City of Las Vegas Proclamation
The City of Las Vegas honored Raise the Future with a ceremonial proclamation during our 25th year of serving Nevada. The proclamation recognized our work with youth in foster care and our commitment to helping them build lasting family connections.
Program and Partner Recognition
2016 Adoption Excellence Award
Tim Wieland, a Raise the Future board member, received the Adoption Excellence Award for Excellence in Media and Social Media for his work with Wednesday’s Child. His reporting helped Colorado viewers get to know youth waiting in foster care and supported our partnership with CBS4.
Accountability and Standards
Raise the Future has also been recognized for its transparency and accountability.
- GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
- Three-star rating from Charity Navigator
- Better Business Bureau accreditation