Back To School Resources For Foster Youth
It’s that time of year again! Students and parents across the country are shopping for their back-to-school needs. But when it comes to foster care and education, back-to-school
Q&A With iFoster’s Founders
It’s hard to understand the true essence of an organization without knowing how or why it came about. That’s why we sat down with iFoster’s founders, a married couple — Reid and
3 Child Welfare Myths Debunked
It doesn’t take long to gather that the child welfare system is widely misunderstood. This is due to our society’s general lack of knowledge on the issue, and as a result, people draw
How Technology Is Impacting The Foster Care Community
Did you know that approximately 5% of rural foster youth and 21% of urban foster youth have consistent access to a computer in their homes, making them one of the most underserved
How iFoster Addresses One Of The Biggest Issues In Foster Care
It’s no secret that our nation’s child welfare system is far from perfect. With the number of children in foster care on the rise, drastic steps must be taken to combat this massive
A Deep Dive Into iFoster’s Portal of Resources
One of iFoster’s greatest assets is our portal of thousands of resources for foster families. Our extensive library of national and local foster care resources is designed to cater to
4 Reasons To Become Foster Parents
Foster parenting is one of the most fulfilling duties there is. Although this role undoubtedly brings its challenges, you are making a conscious decision to care for a child in need —
How Does The Foster Care System Work?
It’s May, and in the child welfare world — that’s a big deal. Why? Because it’s National Foster Care Month! For those who might be unfamiliar with the process, we’re here to help
iFoster Teams Up To Provide California Foster Youth With Smartphones
This morning marked a huge win for California foster youth. A proposed $22 million pilot program that will provide mobile phones for foster youth between the ages of 13 and 26 passed
What is iFoster?
iFoster is a national nonprofit organization providing foster youth with the resources they need to become successful adults. iFoster has built the largest national online community