Foster Village

What Foster Village does

Foster Village, Inc. is a Texas-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 81-3143881) founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dripping Springs, Texas, with a second operating location in North Austin. The organization's stated purpose is to provide trauma-informed, wraparound support to foster families, biological families working toward reunification, and the children in their care, operating through two physical Resource Centers stocked with basic necessities (clothing, furniture, etc.) that are made available at no charge to caregivers. The service model is organized around three program pillars — Equip (practical necessities and therapeutic coaching via Resource Centers), Connect (peer and resource networking among foster and biological families), and Advocate (wraparound case support and system-level advocacy) — augmented by named sub-programs such as Project SOOTHe, Partners in Permanency, Caregiver Support, and the Life in Limbo® awareness brand.

The organization does not sell a product; its underlying "technology" is a trauma-informed care framework delivered through human staff, volunteers, and physical resource centers rather than software. Revenue is generated entirely from philanthropic sources: individual donations, corporate event sponsorships (notably the annual Grow the Village Gala with presenting sponsor Austin Subaru and platinum sponsor Smith Wealth Management), annual campaigns such as Growing the Village is Sweet (a $40,000-targeted lemonade fundraiser), institutional grants (including a $150,000 award from St. David's Foundation), and an Affiliate Program that charges new chapters ~$5,400 in startup fees plus $250 per month in membership dues for the right to use the Foster Village brand, model, and collaboration network.

Go-to-market is community-led: outreach runs through the fostervillageaustin.org website, an active blog, Facebook and Instagram, an email newsletter, press coverage (CBS Austin, NBC 5 DFW, Washington Post), annual in-person events, and grassroots volunteer mobilization. At least two external affiliates — Foster Village North Texas and Foster Village Charlotte — operate as separately incorporated 501(c)(3) chapters under the brand, and the organization cites a 98% family-retention outcome and a 10-year operating history as its primary credibility signals.

Name

Foster Village

Legal name

Foster Village, Inc.

Website

https://fostervillageaustin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foster Village is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 that operates two Austin-area Resource Centers and an Affiliate Program delivering trauma-informed, wraparound support — including free basic necessities, therapeutic coaching, and peer connection — to foster families, biological families, and children in the child welfare system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Foster Care Support Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

Keywords

• Foster care support
• Nonprofit social services
• Child welfare services
• Family resource centers
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Dripping Springs

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. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting the mission to empower vulnerable families and bridge the gap between foster families and community support.
2. Event Sponsorships: Annual gala events with sponsorship packages ranging from $2,500 and above, with various sponsorship tiers including Presenting, Platinum, Gold, and Bar sponsors.
3. Campaign Fundraising: Annual Growing the Village is Sweet lemonade campaign targeting $40,000 to support families experiencing foster care, involving families, businesses, churches, and community participants.
4. Affiliate Membership Dues: Affiliates pay $250/month in membership dues to keep their location active, covering ongoing use of the brand and shared services.
5. Affiliate Startup Fees: Initial incorporation costs of just over $5,400 for new affiliates, including legal filing, first year membership dues, and website setup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Foster Village operates child-friendly, trauma-informed Resource Centers in North Austin and Dripping Springs, Texas that provide basic necessities (clothes, furniture) and therapeutic coaching to foster families at no charge. Its three program pillars — Equip, Connect, and Advocate — deliver wraparound support that links foster families to resources, to each other, to biological families, and to community advocates. The organization also runs an Affiliate Program that allows groups nationwide to launch their own 501(c)(3) nonprofits using the Foster Village model, brand, and network.

Product overview

Foster Village is a non-profit organization offering a unified suite of programs and services to support foster families and children. The core offerings include three interconnected program pillars: Equip (providing basic necessities and therapeutic support through Resource Centers), Connect (facilitating relationships between families), and Advocate (providing wraparound support and system advocacy). Additional services include Project SOOTHe therapeutic support, Partners in Permanency for family reunification, and Caregiver Support services. The organization runs annual campaigns including the Growing the Village is Sweet lemonade fundraiser and the Grow the Village Gala. Foster Village also operates an Affiliate Program allowing others to replicate its model nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Growing the Village is Sweet: Annual lemonade campaign raising awareness and funds for children and families experiencing foster care
• Project SOOTHe
• Partners in Permanency
• Life in Limbo
• Resource Centers

Products and services

• Resource Centers

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of families served cite support as primary reason they can continue fostering

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Austin SubaruflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the 2026 Grow the Village Gala celebrating Foster Village's 10th anniversary.
• Smith Wealth ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for the 2026 Grow the Village Gala.
• Jeni'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign with lemon-themed product giveback.
• Kendra ScottcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign.
• Hat Creek BurgercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing partner with buy-one-give-one burger program benefiting Foster Village locations throughout Texas.
• ChampionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign.
• MorningloryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign.
• Graceful SpacesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign.
• Tiny Tails to YouminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign.
• Mom and PopsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating business in the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign.
• Texas Alliance of Child and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoster Village is recognized as a community partner, working within the broader child welfare ecosystem.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wish List for in-kind donations allowing community to purchase needed items directly.
• The Retail StrategyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign.
• Jenkins DesignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign.
• Rollo InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the 2026 Growing the Village is Sweet campaign.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: National, well-established nonprofit serving at-risk youth and families through residential care, family services, and a national hotline — broader portfolio but materially overlaps Foster Village's child welfare and family support scope.

Direct peers

• Raise the Future: Iowa-based nonprofit focused on adoption and permanency for children in foster care, recruiting and supporting foster/adoptive families — comparable mission to Foster Village's Connect and Project SOOTHe programs.
• Pressing On: Oklahoma-based nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports foster and adoptive families, providing tangible resources — directly comparable to Foster Village's Resource Center and Equip model.
• Treehouse Foundation: Seattle-based nonprofit providing essential items and wraparound support to foster youth, with a similar 'meeting practical needs + building community' model to Foster Village's Resource Centers and Equip program.
• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: National adoption-focused nonprofit addressing foster care adoption barriers through grants, awareness, and corporate partnerships — adjacent to Foster Village's Partners in Permanency reunification work.
• KidsPeace: National nonprofit operating residential programs, foster care services, and community-based mental health support for at-risk and foster youth — overlapping Foster Village's child welfare and caregiver-support mission.
• National Foster Parent Association: National membership and advocacy organization supporting foster parents with training, resources, and peer connection — closely aligned with Foster Village's Caregiver Support and Connect programs.

Regional players

• The Bair Foundation: Texas-based child and family services organization providing foster care, adoption, and family preservation — directly comparable service mix to Foster Village, with geographic overlap in Texas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fostervillageaustin
• Instagraminstagram.com/fostervillageaustin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foster-village

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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