Our Kinship Story

by iFoster | Sep 14, 2022

I held my sister in my arms for the first time when I was seven years old and as I looked down at her perfect little face just a few hours after she was born, it did not cross my mind that one day I would become her legal guardian and best friend. I was seven years...

2021 Was a Year of Hope, Resources & Success

by iFoster | Dec 17, 2021

Happy Holidays iFoster members!! As 2021 winds down, we wanted to send you a summary of the progress we made during the year. While much more work remains to be done, we should all be very proud of our work to improve the lives of young people in foster care. We had...

FAFSA For Foster Youth: Everything You Need To Know

by iFoster | Nov 2, 2021

FAFSA season is in full swing! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA) is the main hub for all college goers to apply for federal and state grants (free money) as well as public loans (borrowed money). According to StudentAid.gov, over 19 million...

Chaffee Pandemic Fund – Deadline is Sept., 3 to Receive $600 – $1,500

by iFoster | Aug 27, 2021

You might be eligible to receive $600 – $1,500, and iFoster is here to help. If you have not applied, it only takes a few minutes and iFoster will help you. If you have already applied, you should apply again. Only 17% of eligible CA foster youth have applied...

iFoster Futures New Podcast Series Expands the Horizon of What’s Possible for Foster Youth

by iFoster | Jun 8, 2021

The work of iFoster has always been rooted in helping foster youth get access to what they need to be successful. That may be physical resources or access to hands-on education and training. Another resource foster youth need to be successful is inspiration,...