Resources for Your Foster Care Journey

A Journey Through Foster Care

Discover what life is like for children who foster with and without Fostering Great Ideas. The difference between these experiences is immense, and it’s what keeps us on mission every day.

Becoming a Foster Parent

While the journey of becoming a foster parent is often unpredictable, the steps to move in that direction are simple. Learn more about how to get started.

Handbooks

Find the advice and encouragement you need for foster care during your journey - for Parents and Foster Parents.

Training & Support

Gain valuable insights into the world of fostering through our workshops and training sessions. Ask us about our programs, including Life in Limbo^®, Our Common Loss^®, Life Support^®, Tutor Match^®, and more!

Referrals

Many of our programs require referrals from someone knowledgeable about the situation – social service workers, caregivers, CASA/GALs, attorneys, family group conference coordinators, etc. Access all of our referral forms here.

FAQs

You’re not the only one with questions. Get straightforward answers to frequently asked questions about Fostering Great Ideas and foster care in general.

Fostering Excellence Award

Foster Care improves when we support and encourage each other to go above and beyond. Nominate someone who shows excellence in the foster care arena.

Learn how you can get involved.

There are many ways to get involved with Fostering Great Ideas^®.

Tap the button below to learn more about fostering, fundraising, volunteering, and training opportunities.

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