What Foster Care Support Foundation does

Foster Care Support Foundation Inc. (FCSF) is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity founded in 2000 that provides free essential-needs items to displaced children in foster, kinship, and relative care across the state. Its core program is the FosterCares Distribution Program, which twice yearly (Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer) supplies complete seasonal wardrobes, shoes, books, toys, school supplies, bicycles, and infant equipment through appointments at its Roswell, GA distribution center, supplemented by mail-out services to distant families. Since founding, FCSF states it has supported more than 84,000 children and currently serves approximately 3,400 children annually while distributing over $12 million in in-kind items each year.

The organization operates with no proprietary technology and no AI/ML capabilities; its stack consists of a Squarespace website, a Robly email newsletter, and standard marketplace listings (Amazon, eBay) for the FosterCares Swag Shop and overstock resale. Supplemental programs include the Grands Raising Grands Holiday Wish Program, Prom-a-Palooza (free prom attire), and H4T Mentoring, while fundraising is diversified across individual donations (including a $25/month Sponsor-a-Child recurring program), corporate sponsorships (LocumTenens, Jackson Healthcare, Kohl's, Walmart, Morgan Stanley, and others), the Fostering Hope Charity Resale Shop, and the Georgia Qualified Foster Child Donation Credit program under O.C.G.A. § 48-7-29.24 channeled via Fostering Success Act, Inc. FCSF takes no government funding and is supported by approximately 10,000 annual volunteers under founder and Executive Director Rachel M. Ewald.

Name

Foster Care Support Foundation

Legal name

Foster Care Support Foundation Inc.

Website

https://fostercares.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foster Care Support Foundation is a Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 that provides free clothing, school supplies, toys, and infant equipment twice yearly to approximately 3,400 displaced children in foster, kinship, and relative care, funded entirely by private donations, corporate sponsors, and Georgia state tax-credit contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Foster care support
• Child welfare services
• Nonprofit donation programs
• Essential needs distribution
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring financial donations from individuals, including the Sponsor-a-Child monthly giving program ($25/month per child), general fund donations, and honorary/memorial donations.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Financial support from corporate sponsors including LocumTenens, Jackson Healthcare, Kohl's, Walmart, Morgan Stanley, and 20+ other organizations that provide funding and in-kind donations.
3. Merchandise Sales: The FosterCares Swag Shop sells branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and holiday items. Proceeds support FCSF programs and operations.
4. Resale Shop Revenue: The Fostering Hope Charity Resale Shop sells donated items that cannot be distributed directly. Proceeds fund FCSF program costs for serving thousands of children annually.
5. Georgia Tax Credit Program: FCSF participates in the Georgia Qualified Foster Child Donation Credit program (O.C.G.A. § 48-7-29.24), allowing donors to receive dollar-for-dollar state tax credits through Fostering Success Act, Inc.
6. Grant Funding: FCSF receives grant funding from organizations like North Point Community Church (matching grants) and operates with no government funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Foster Care Support Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides free essential items, including clothing, shoes, toys, school supplies, and personal care products, to displaced children in foster care, kinship care, and relative care. It supplements its mission through a resale shop, branded merchandise sales, corporate sponsorships, and participation in Georgia's foster child tax credit program.

Product overview

Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing essential needs services to displaced children in Georgia's foster and kinship care. Its core product is the FosterCares™ Distribution Program, a seasonal free-in-kind distribution center providing clothing, shoes, books, toys, school supplies, bicycles, and infant care equipment to children twice yearly. This is supported by a monthly Sponsor-a-Child recurring donation program at $25/month per child. FCSF also runs the Grands Raising Grands Holiday Wish Program for holiday gifts and Prom-a-Palooza for free prom attire. Fundraising is supplemented by the Fostering Hope Charity Resale Shop and the FosterCares™ Swag Store (print-on-demand e-commerce). The organization has no public API and does not appear to employ AI/ML capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FosterCares Distribution Program: Core program distributing free clothing, toys, books, school supplies, and infant equipment to displaced children
• Fostering Hope Charity Resale Shop
• Grands Raising Grands Holiday Wish Program
• Prom-a-Palooza
• H4T Mentoring
• FosterCares Swag Shop

Products and services

• Free Essential Items Distribution Program A core program that distributes free essential items, including clothing, shoes, toys, school supplies, and personal care products, to displaced children in foster care, kinship care, and relative care. Designed for foster parents, kinship caregivers, and caseworkers supporting displaced children.
• Resale Shop (The Foster Shop) A resale shop operated by the foundation that generates revenue to support its mission of serving displaced children. Open to the general public for purchases that fund the foundation's programs.
• Branded Merchandise Sales Sales of branded merchandise items that support the foundation's mission and raise awareness for foster care support efforts. Targeted at donors, supporters, and community members.
• Georgia Foster Child Tax Credit Program Participation A program channel through which the foundation receives tax-credit-eligible donations from Georgia taxpayers who wish to support foster children's material needs while receiving a state tax incentive.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84,000+ children supported since 2000
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, minor and core.

• Target CorporationmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Selected as participant in Target Circle charitable giving campaign, allowing supporters to vote for FCSF to receive portion of Target's donation budget.
• Leadership North Fulton, Class of 2024minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024Organized the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for FCSF's FosterCares Distribution Facility, marking a significant milestone in the organization's ongoing commitment to Georgia's displaced children.
• Georgia DFCS (Department of Family and Children Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCSF collaborates with Georgia DFCS caseworkers who refer families to FCSF services. DFCS verification helps ensure each child meets eligibility requirements for receiving assistance.
• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASA volunteers work with FCSF to identify children in need and coordinate support and verification for eligible families receiving services.
• Georgia State University - Project Healthy GrandparentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing support and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren. Collaborates with FCSF to identify children in need and coordinate verification.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Together We Rise: A national 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing essential items, foster youth programs, and Sweet Cases to children in foster care. Closely mirrors FCSF's model of distributing free essential goods (bags, bedding, school supplies) to displaced children, but at national scale.
• A Sense of Home: Nonprofit furnishing first homes for youth aging out of foster care. Same beneficiary population (displaced/foster youth), complementary service layer covering household goods that FCSF's distribution model does not address.
• For Love of Children: Washington DC-based nonprofit providing educational support, basic needs, and college access to foster youth. Comparable dual focus on essentials distribution plus youth development programming, similar to FCSF's H4T Mentoring layer.
• Comfort Cases: A Maryland-based nonprofit assembling backpacks filled with essential items for children entering foster care. Direct model counterpart to FCSF's seasonal distribution model — both address the moment of placement with donated supplies.
• Good+Foundation: National nonprofit distributing essential items (clothing, shoes, baby gear) to families in need through partner agencies. Operates a donation-and-distribution network model similar to FCSF's volunteer-driven distribution center approach.
• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and basic necessities to children in poverty, including those in foster and kinship care. Comparable distribution-and-donations operating model at significantly larger scale, with a similar corporate-sponsor-driven funding approach.
• Sweet Dreams Foundation: Nonprofit providing beds and bedding to children in need, including those in foster care. Highly comparable mission focused on a specific essential-needs category, mirroring FCSF's targeted-distribution approach.
• Ticket to Dream: A nonprofit providing gifts, basic needs, and experiences to foster children nationwide. Direct peer — FCSF lists Ticket2Dream as a sponsor, and both operate the 'wish fulfillment + essentials' hybrid model.
• Undies for Everyone: A nonprofit providing new underwear and socks to children in need, including those in foster care. FCSF lists Undies for Everyone as a sponsor, and both focus on the unmet basics of children's wardrobes.

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and membership association for Children's Advocacy Centers serving abused and neglected children. Sits one level upstream of FCSF as a broader child welfare infrastructure player; relevant for understanding the referral ecosystem that funnels families to FCSF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fostercaresorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNHSlBfwUaSg1PWBj959gUQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Fostercaresorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/fostercaresorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foster-care-support-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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