Fostering Forever Friendships

What Fostering Forever Friendships does

Fostering Forever Friendships (FFF) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization founded on September 9, 2019, that operates an on-the-go day program for adults aged 18-45 with exceptionalities in Ottawa, Ontario. The organization is led by founder Samantha Bellefeuille, who brings 15+ years of specialized experience including Behaviour Technician certification, Special Needs Yoga Instructor credentials, and prior tenures at Ottawa Respite Agency, the Ottawa Catholic School Board, and the City of Ottawa's Inclusive Recreation Department. FFF is governed by a five-member board (Samantha as Chair, Dawn as Treasurer, Kerrin, Rocco, and Emily) and operates from a community centre in Orleans, Ottawa East, with programming conducted throughout the city via OC Transpo and LRT public transit.

FFF delivers its core service through the On-The-Go Day Program (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3pm at $110 per day), emphasizing travel training, daily living skills, community integration, and recreational activities including cooking, arts and crafts, and outings to restaurants, festivals, and cultural venues. The product portfolio includes three core programs plus complementary offerings: FFF Summer Camp (9 weeks of seasonal programming), FFF After Hours (monthly Saturday evening social program at $250 for members and $325 for non-members), Virtual Programming Workshops, and a Waitlist intake system. The organization has no proprietary technology platform, relying on standard website infrastructure, email, Facebook for daily parent updates, and Google Forms for registration intake.

The revenue model combines program fees with diversified funding streams: day program fees, After Hours fees, donations and sponsorships from 20+ community partners (including Mastercard Canada, Via Rail, Pepsi, Costco, Farm Boy, Dollarama, Bloomex, Things Engraved, Allegro, Orleans Lion's Club, Government of Canada, Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, and Gowling WLG), and annual fundraising events such as the Fun Fashion Fundraiser (inaugural 2022 event raised over $6,500). Distribution is purely direct-to-family with no external sales channels; the organization currently operates at full capacity with an active waitlist across all programs, serving a single geographic market in Ottawa East.

Name

Fostering Forever Friendships

Legal name

Fostering Forever Friendships

Website

https://fosteringforeverfriendships.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fostering Forever Friendships is an Ottawa, Ontario-based not-for-profit founded in 2019 that operates an on-the-go day program for adults aged 18-45 with exceptionalities, emphasizing public transit travel training, daily living skills, and community integration. Programs run Monday-Friday from a community centre in Orleans, supplemented by Summer Camp, After Hours, and Virtual offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Day Programs for Individuals with Exceptionalities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA)

Keywords

• Adult day programs
• Special needs services
• Community integration programs
• Developmental disability support
• Travel training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Day Program Fees: Revenue is generated through participant fees for the on-the-go day program. Participants can register for select days or full-time spots Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3pm, at $110 per day. The program also operates summer camps and the FFF After Hours evening program at $250 for members and $325 for non-members.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: The not-for-profit organization receives donations and sponsorships from community partners including corporate sponsors (Mastercard Canada, Via Rail, Pepsi, Costco, Farm Boy, Dollarama, Bloomex, Things Engraved, Allegro) and community organizations (Orleans Lion's Club, Government of Canada, Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance). These support programming costs, outings, supplies, and operational expenses.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including the Fun Fashion Fundraiser generate revenue for programming costs and outings. The inaugural fundraiser in 2022 raised over $6,500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fostering Forever Friendships operates an inclusive, on-the-go day program for adults aged 18-45 with exceptionalities in Ottawa, Ontario. The program runs Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3pm and focuses on public transit travel training, daily living skills, community engagement, arts and crafts, cooking, therapeutic activities, and recreational outings. Complementary offerings include a seasonal summer camp and a monthly Saturday evening social program (FFF After Hours).

Product overview

Fostering Forever Friendships is a Not-for-Profit organization founded in September 2019 by Samantha Bellefeuille, offering an integrated portfolio of community-based programs for adults with exceptionalities aged 18-45 in Ottawa, Ontario. The core offering is the On-The-Go Day Program (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3pm), complemented by FFF Summer Camp (seasonal), FFF After Hours (monthly Saturday evenings), and Virtual Programming Workshops. The programs are designed to foster friendships, independence, and continued growth through travel training on public transit, daily living skills development, community engagement, arts and crafts, cooking, and recreational activities. The organization operates from a community centre in Orleans, Ontario, and serves participants with various exceptionalities who can independently manage mobility, transitions, and personal care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-The-Go Day Program Inclusive, on-the-go day program for adults with exceptionalities aged 18-45 in Ottawa, Ontario. Operates Monday to Friday 8:30am-3pm, focusing on travel training, public transportation skills, daily living skills, community engagement, and recreational activities. Pricing: $110 per day for select days or full-time spots.
• FFF Summer Camp Seasonal summer camp program offering 9 weeks of activities for adults with exceptionalities, including outdoor adventures, cultural outings, and community trips. Registration via Google Forms intake process.
• FFF After Hours Monthly Saturday evening social program for adults with exceptionalities. Volunteer-run with limited participant capacity. Pricing: $250 for members, $325 for non-members. Currently at full capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• PLATINUM winner for Best Special Needs Day Program in Ottawa (2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mastercard CanadaminorOthersDonated suite at Toronto Raptors game for FFF participants to enjoy an all-day trip to Toronto including watching a Raptors game.
• OC TranspocoreOthersSupplies the day program with Travel Training Passes used daily for bus training and community transit throughout Ottawa.
• Gowling WLGcoreOthersSupporting the vision of Fostering Forever Friendships and assisting with all legal setup and questions. Provides continued support throughout the year.
• Farm BoyminorOthersDonated items for cooking classes supporting the program's culinary education activities.
• Costco GloucesterminorOthersSupports baking and cooking programming by providing donations. Participants enjoy visiting and shopping for grocery orders.
• DollaramaminorOthersDonated arts and crafts supplies to help support programming activities.
• Allegro Music SchoolminorOthersContinuously supported the day program with amazing outings filled with treats, music and fun.
• Art of Bean CaféminorOthersWonderful inclusive café that continuously supports the day program with amazing outings filled with treats, music and fun.
• St. John AmbulanceminorOthersDonated first aid kits to the program for safety support.
• Pro PrintersminorOthersGraciously donated printing services for registration forms, lyrics, pamphlets, and other materials.
• Wendy LiminorOthersGraphic designer who created all FFF graphics including logos, T-shirt designs, and cover photos.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Options Bytown (Option Bytown): Ottawa-based non-profit serving people with intellectual disabilities through housing and day services. Directly comparable to FFF in geography, mission, and participant population, and is referenced in FFF staff volunteer histories.
• Camp Opemikon: Ontario summer camp serving children and adults with special needs, where FFF staff have worked as head counsellors. Closely comparable on camp programming and participant population.
• Special Olympics Ontario: Delivers year-round sports training, recreation, and social programming for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable to FFF on the recreation, social, and community outing dimensions for the same participant population.
• LiveWorkPlay: Ottawa-based non-profit supporting people with intellectual disabilities through housing, employment, and community engagement. Directly comparable to FFF's mission of community integration and independence for adults with exceptionalities in the same geography; LiveWorkPlay is referenced in FFF staff volunteer histories.
• Meta Centre: Toronto-area non-profit providing day programs, respite, and community participation supports for adults with developmental disabilities. Direct operational comparable to FFF's day program and community integration model.

Broad incumbents

• Participation House: Ontario-based non-profit supporting people with intellectual and physical disabilities through residential and day programs. Comparable to FFF in serving adults with exceptionalities via structured daytime activities and community outings.
• Community Living Ontario: Provincial umbrella federation supporting people with developmental disabilities through member agencies that deliver day programs, residential supports, and advocacy across Ontario. Comparable to FFF as a provider of adult day and community participation services for persons with exceptionalities.
• L'Arche Canada: National non-profit operating homes and day programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in mission and activity-based day programming for adults with exceptionalities, though L'Arche's signature model is residential rather than on-the-go.
• Christian Horizons: Ontario-wide non-profit providing residential, day program, and respite services for people with developmental disabilities. Operates at significantly larger scale but offers overlapping adult day programming and community participation services.
• March of Dimes Canada: National non-profit providing programs and services for people with disabilities, including day programs, recreation, and community participation. Overlaps with FFF on social/recreational programming for adults with exceptionalities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Fostering-Forever-Friendships/100070895249660

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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