The New Foster Care

What The New Foster Care does

The New Foster Care (TNFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with a satellite office in Detroit. The organization exists to make transformational change in the Michigan foster care system, focusing on youth aging out of foster care (typically ages 18-21) and their specific adverse outcomes: 1 in 2 do not graduate high school, 1 in 3 experience homelessness, 1 in 4 have PTSD at twice the rate of war veterans, and 1 in 4 become parents by age 21.

TNFC's core service is the Bridge Program, launched in 2020, which deploys a multi-disciplinary team — Transition Navigators, Personal Wellness Coaches, Peer Support Specialists, and Attorneys — to deliver wraparound support across five life domains: education, employment, housing, mental and physical health, and community connections. The methodology is grounded in the evidence-based Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model and trauma-informed care practices. Additional programs include Kinship Connections, the Protective Factors Program, a Christmas Giving Initiative (minimum $200 per youth sponsorship), and a 2025 maternal health program for former foster youth.

The organization's most significant asset-development move is Hope Apartments, a 2025-approved redevelopment of the former Plaza Hotel in Southfield, Michigan into 275 supportive housing units, a 60,000 sq ft community center, and 30,000 sq ft of leased office space — described as the largest investment in youth aging out of foster care in U.S. history. TNFC does not charge participants for services and is funded through a mix of individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants (e.g., Young Foundation, Michigan Health Endowment Fund), and government partnerships (Oakland County, State of Michigan). The stated revenue model is community-led, with referrals from state and local agencies, CarePortal partnerships, and faith-based community engagement. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization operates with 1-10 employees.

Name

The New Foster Care

Legal name

The New Foster Care

Website

https://thenewfostercare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The New Foster Care is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers wraparound support services and is developing 275 units of supportive housing for youth aging out of foster care in Southeast Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care and Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAO

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYFSALAKAH

Public Housing & Social Housing Development/Modernization Programs

Financial & Insurance/Mortgage & Housing Finance/Housing Finance Agencies & Government-Sponsored Housing Programs

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Supportive housing development
• Youth transition programs
• Wraparound social services
• Nonprofit child welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomfield Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations received via PayPal, website donations, and direct mail. The organization accepts sponsorships for youth (minimum $200 per person for Christmas sponsorship) and general monetary contributions.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: Grants from foundations including the Young Foundation ($5,000 grant for wraparound services) and Michigan Health Endowment Fund (maternal health program). These provide dedicated funding for specific programs and services.
3. Government and Public Funding: Partnerships with state and local government including Michigan for pilot programs, Oakland County for housing vouchers and crisis shelter, and Michigan House Appropriations Committee for Plaza Hotel redevelopment funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The New Foster Care provides direct wraparound services and supportive housing for youth aging out of the Michigan foster care system. Its core offering is the Bridge Program, a multidisciplinary team-based program (Transition Navigators, Personal Wellness Coaches, Peer Support Specialists, Attorneys) addressing five life domains: education, employment, housing, mental/physical health, and community connections. It is paired with Hope Apartments, a 275-unit supportive housing development in Southfield, Michigan. Complementary programs include Kinship Connections, the Protective Factors Program, the Christmas Giving Initiative, and the Improving Maternal Health Outcomes for Former Foster Youth program.

Product overview

The New Foster Care (TNFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization launched in 2016, focused on making transformational change in the Michigan foster care system. The organization operates two core programs: The Bridge Program, which provides comprehensive wraparound services for youth aging out of foster care through a multidisciplinary team approach across five life domains (education, employment, housing, health, and community), and Hope Apartments, a groundbreaking supportive housing development that represents the largest investment in youth aging out of foster care in U.S. history. Additional programs include Kinship Connections, the Protective Factors Program, a Christmas Giving Initiative, and a newly launched Maternal Health Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Bridge Program Comprehensive wraparound support program for youth aging out of foster care, using a multidisciplinary team of Transition Navigators, Personal Wellness Coaches, Peer Support Specialists, and Attorneys. Services span five life domains: education, employment, housing, mental and physical health, and community connections. Accessed via referral forms and direct enrollment.
• Hope Apartments Supportive housing development transforming the former Plaza Hotel in Southfield, Michigan into 275 supportive housing units (400 sq ft studios and 1-2 bedroom units) for young adults aging out of foster care, along with a 60,000 sq ft community center and 30,000 sq ft office space leased to subsidize costs.
• Kinship Connections

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 2 youth in foster care do not graduate high school; TNFC provides educational support to improve graduation rates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of SouthfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2025Partnership to redevelop the former Plaza Hotel into Hope Apartments - the largest investment in youth aging out of foster care in U.S. history. Southfield City Council approved the transformative project.
• Michigan Federation for Children and FamiliesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2022Partnered with during Listening Sessions for youth and emerging adults to understand hardships faced by those with lived experience in foster care. Navigators and wellness coaches participated in listening sessions.
• CarePortalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarePortal connects TNFC participants to churches and community members able to meet urgent resource needs in real-time. This partnership fills gaps that many people don't see in meeting immediate needs of foster youth. TNFC was recognized as a finalist for Agency of the Year at the 2025 CarePortal Conference.
• Fostering Success MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide initiative focused on helping youth with experience in foster care access higher education and post-college careers. Their support in coaching, campus connections, and advocacy strengthens TNFC's work in the education domain.
• Oakland CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Oakland County for crisis shelter services and housing vouchers for youth aging out of foster care. Partnership critical for Hope Apartments project and continuum of care.
• State of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the State of Michigan to develop innovative pilot programs and push for legislative changes that put youth and families first. TNFC testified before Michigan House Appropriations Committee for funding.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Casey Family Programs: One of the largest private foundations in the U.S. dedicated to reducing the need for foster care; provides direct services and grant funding nationally that often sub-contracts to organizations like The New Foster Care.
• Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative: National initiative of the Annie E. Casey Foundation focused specifically on youth aging out of foster care; provides frameworks, technical assistance, and convening that are conceptually adjacent to TNFC's wraparound model.
• Youth Villages: Large national nonprofit providing programs across at-risk youth including former foster youth; offers transitional living programs directly comparable to TNFC's Bridge Program in scale and approach.

Regional players

• Maryvale (APLA Health foster care / transitional housing): Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing housing and supportive services to vulnerable populations including former foster youth; peer on the supportive housing side of the service mix though not in TNFC's geography.

Direct peers

• National Foster Youth Institute: National nonprofit that amplifies voices of foster youth and develops leaders from care, complementing TNFC's mission of youth aging out of foster care through advocacy and leadership development.
• First Place for Youth: California-based nonprofit providing wraparound housing, education, and employment services to youth aging out of foster care; closest comparable to The New Foster Care's Bridge Program model on the West Coast.
• Brilliant Corners: California nonprofit providing supportive housing for individuals exiting foster care, systems-involved youth, and adults with disabilities; direct peer on the supportive housing model that Hope Apartments replicates.
• Treehouse: Washington-state nonprofit providing educational support and graduation-focused programming for youth in foster care; shares the focus on educational outcomes for foster youth with TNFC.
• Better Futures for Children: Texas-based nonprofit providing housing and services to former foster youth ages 18–24, operating a similar supportive-housing-plus-wraparound model to TNFC in a different geography.

Emerging players

• A Home Within: National nonprofit providing pro bono therapy to former foster youth, intersecting TNFC's mental health domain with a focus on the aging-out population specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheNewFosterCare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-new-foster-care
• Instagraminstagram.com/thenewfostercare
• Xx.com/NewFosterCare

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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