Financing College: Foster Care College Grants
Did you know that if you were in foster care for even one day after your 13th birthday, you’re eligible to receive enough financial aid to pay for community college, four-year
iFoster Accepts Best New AmeriCorps Program Award
On September 19, 2019, iFoster was thrilled to accept the Best New AmeriCorps Program award for TAY AmeriCorps, chosen out of approximately 175 other programs. At the DoubleTree Hotel
iFoster & CalFresh Announce Partnership
In June 2019, iFoster was thrilled to strike up a partnership with CalFresh, the largest food program in California. CalFresh provides monthly food benefits to eligible, low-income
6 Quick Statistics On The Current State Of Foster Care
The state of foster care is constantly changing and evolving. No two years — or even months — are exactly the same because there are constant developments that affect the institution
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