Foster the Family

What Foster the Family does

Foster the Family is a US-headquartered 501(c)-style nonprofit organization that delivers immediate practical support and ongoing holistic care to families welcoming children through foster care, adoption, and kinship care. Founded by Jamie Finn and headquartered at 1892 Greentree Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the organization operates three staffed regional offices — Cherry Hill, NJ; Catonsville, MD; and Bradenton, FL — and runs a national support group footprint across more than 90 locations in 35+ US states and Canada, supplemented by a 28,000-member Foster Parent Support community on Facebook. Core services include FosterCare Packages (emergency placement supplies delivered to a family's doorstep within 24 hours, containing new clothing, hygiene items, comfort items, school supplies, formula/diapers, and a family meal), peer-led monthly Support Groups, Kids' Day Out respite childcare for children ages 0–12, Family Events, and trauma-informed Trainings. A flagship annual event, Filled (with sub-brands Filled Together and Filled Gathering), draws 1,200+ women annually. The organization is faith-based but explicitly serves all families regardless of religion, and holds GuideStar Platinum transparency status and CAFO membership.

The business model is entirely donation-funded. Revenue streams include one-time individual donations, recurring monthly giving via the four-tier Community of Care program (Care Supporter $25/month, Care Advocate $100/month, Care Partner $250/month, Care Champion $600/month), in-kind goods donations (channeled through an Amazon Wishlist), and gifts by stock/check/wire transfer. Additional fundraising channels include the Better Birthday program, Pennies for Packages children's giving, Tickets for Kids event access, and annual events such as Filled. Services are provided at no cost to families. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on church and community partner networks (e.g., SGC Marlton Church, Grace of Bel Air, Bayside Church, Lift Church, Manatee Community Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation) as venues and referral channels, plus social media (Instagram, Facebook), founder-led content (Real Mom podcast, blog), email newsletter, and word-of-mouth.

The technology stack is intentionally minimal — there is no proprietary software, platform, or AI/ML component. The digital surface consists of a Webflow-hosted website, a Jotform contact form, a Zeffy donation form, and standard social media profiles. Leadership is founder-centric (Jamie Finn serves as Founder, President, and Executive Director) with a board of trustees spanning finance, legal, healthcare, social work, and lived foster/adoptive experience, and an operating team of roughly two dozen regional directors, support group supervisors, and program coordinators.

Name

Foster the Family

Legal name

Foster The Family

Website

https://fosterthefamily.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foster the Family is a US nonprofit that delivers 24-hour emergency placement packages, peer-led support groups, respite childcare, and trauma-informed trainings to foster, adoptive, and kinship families, operating across three regional offices and 90+ community-based support group locations in 35+ US states and Canada, funded entirely through charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), 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 industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Foster care support
• Kinship family services
• Nonprofit social services
• Child welfare services
• Community support groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherry Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring financial donations from individuals. Tax-deductible charitable contributions. Monthly donor program called Community of Care with giving levels from $25/month to $600/month.
2. Community of Care Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations at four tiers: Care Supporter ($25/month) sponsors support group nights, Care Advocate ($100/month) provides care packages for children entering foster care, Care Partner ($250/month) sponsors family events, Care Champion ($600/month) provides monthly respite child care.
3. In-Kind Donations: Non-monetary contributions including goods (clothing, diapers, school supplies, comfort items) and services. Amazon wishlist allows donors to purchase items directly which are shipped to offices for care packages.
4. Stock and Wire Transfers: The organization accepts gifts by stock, check, money order, and wire transfer as alternative donation methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Foster the Family is a nonprofit organization that delivers immediate practical support within 24 hours of a child's placement (FosterCare Packages containing new clothing, hygiene items, comfort items, school supplies, formula, diapers, and a meal for the entire family) and ongoing holistic care to foster, adoptive, and kinship families through peer-led monthly Support Groups, free Kids' Day Out respite childcare, Family Events, trauma-informed Trainings, and the annual Filled women's gathering. All services are provided free of charge to families and funded entirely by charitable donations.

Product overview

Foster the Family is a nonprofit organization providing immediate and ongoing support to families welcoming children through foster, adoptive, and kinship care. The organization operates across three primary local offices in New Jersey, Maryland (Baltimore), and Florida, with a national presence through support groups in 35 US states and Canada. The core service offering centers on FosterCare Packages (emergency placement supplies delivered within 24 hours of placement), supplemented by peer-led support groups, Kids' Day Out childcare, respite events, family gatherings, and trauma-informed trainings. The organization also operates the annual Filled faith-based gathering for over 1,200 women, manages a 28,000-member Facebook support community, and offers various donation programs including monthly giving (Community of Care), Amazon wishlists, birthday giving, and children's VBS programs. A Tickets for Kids partnership provides families with access to cultural and sporting events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Filled: Annual faith-based gathering event with teaching, practical workshops, and curated refreshment and fun - a community of over 1200 women across the country and beyond
• Community of Care
• FosterCare Packages
• Kids' Day Out

Products and services

• FosterCare Packages

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000 individuals supported in 2024, increasing to 8,000+ in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Day 1 BagsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing support items or resources for children entering foster care.
• Lasagna LoveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing meals for foster families.
• Comfort CasesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing care items for children in foster care.
• Focus on the FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner organization in the foster care and adoption space.
• The Forgotten InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner organization serving the foster care community.
• Tickets for KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide access to events and activities for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Foster the Family requests tickets to sporting events, shows, and sight-seeing opportunities for local families at no cost.
• True NorthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in New Jersey supporting foster families.
• SGC Marlton ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in New Jersey providing venue for support groups.
• AdvocareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in New Jersey.
• Liberty MutualminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in New Jersey.
• Bloom AudiologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in New Jersey.
• Bethel Online ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in New Jersey.
• LFA ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in New Jersey.
• iSupportTheGirlsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner providing resources for foster families in New Jersey.
• Bethany Christian ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational foster care and adoption agency; Megan Clapper, VP, previously worked at Bethany.
• Chick-fil-A Nottingham SquareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal restaurant partner in Maryland providing food for events.
• Grace of Bel AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in Maryland.
• RCC BaltimoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in Maryland.
• NHF ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in Maryland.
• LifePoint ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in Maryland.
• Bishop Cummins ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in Maryland hosting support groups.
• Let's RoamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Maryland.
• Bayside ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in Florida.
• Westside Christian ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in Florida.
• WestBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida.
• CCSRQminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida.
• Tropical ThrillsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida.
• One More ChildminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida.
• Lift ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey local church partner in Florida providing venue for support groups and donation drop-off location.
• HSACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida.
• TLC Women's Giving CircleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida.
• SuncoastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida.
• Bethel SarasotaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in Florida.
• Calvary Chapel SonLifeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal church partner in Florida.
• CF SarasotaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida.
• Manatee Community FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal foundation partner in Florida.
• Lakewood Ranch Community FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal foundation partner in Florida.
• Gulf Coast Community FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal foundation partner in Florida.
• Family First HealthcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal healthcare partner in Florida.
• Monogram CabinetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida serving as donation drop-off location.
• All About KidsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Florida.
• BintiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology partner for foster home licensing applications - 'Meet the Need for Foster Homes' linking to Binti's platform for Community Resource Family applications.
• Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAFO Member organization. Christian Alliance for Orphans connects and resources churches and organizations serving vulnerable children and families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Comfort Cases: National nonprofit providing duffel bags filled with essential items to children entering foster care. Directly comparable to Foster the Family's FosterCare Packages program; listed as a national partner.
• Bethany Christian Services: One of the largest Christian foster care and adoption agencies in the U.S., providing placement, family support, and post-adoption services. Directly comparable to Foster the Family's mission of supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families, and a former employer of Foster the Family's VP.
• Show Hope: Faith-based nonprofit providing adoption financial assistance, education, and care for children and families. Comparable to Foster the Family's mission of supporting foster and adoptive families through grants, resources, and community engagement.
• National Foster Parent Association: National membership organization supporting foster parents through advocacy, training, and peer connection. Comparable to Foster the Family's support group and training programs for foster, adoptive, and kinship families.
• The Forgotten Initiative: Faith-based nonprofit that mobilizes churches and volunteers to support the foster care community. Operational model closely mirrors Foster the Family's church-partnership and volunteer-driven approach.
• Day 1 Bags: National nonprofit providing bags of essential items to children entering foster care on their first day. Comparable mission and target population to Foster the Family's emergency placement package program; listed as a national partner.

Broad incumbents

• Focus on the Family: A large faith-based family services organization with resources dedicated to foster care and adoption advocacy. Listed as a national partner of Foster the Family and operates in the same family-support category with a broader ministry portfolio.

Others

• Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO): Membership coalition that connects and resources churches and organizations serving vulnerable children and families. Foster the Family is a CAFO member; CAFO serves as an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct service provider.

Emerging players

• Together for Adoption: Faith-based organization that connects Christians to the orphan-care and adoption movement. Comparable faith-rooted ecosystem role to Foster the Family's church-mobilization model, with a stronger advocacy and network focus.
• Lasagna Love: National nonprofit providing home-cooked meals to families in need, including foster families. Listed as a national partner of Foster the Family; serves an overlapping beneficiary base with a narrower service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fosterthefamilyus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foster-the-family
• Instagraminstagram.com/fosterthefamilyus

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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