Our Impact
From offering comfort in child welfare offices to providing consistent, in-home support to caregivers, Fosterful connects compassionate people to real-time, high-impact opportunities to make a difference.
From one child at a time to systemic support
Fosterful began with a powerful idea: no child should wait alone on their first day in foster care. What started in 2013 as Office Moms & Dads, a small but mighty group of volunteers providing comfort in child welfare offices, has grown into a dynamic nonprofit supporting children and caregivers across the foster care journey.
Our Progress To Date
4,859+
CHILDREN SERVED
11,974
VOLUNTEER HOURS
2,210
VOLUNTEERS
What We Do
Fosterful offers a three-part support model to ensure children and caregivers are met with compassion, connection, and consistent help—right when they need it most.
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Our flagship Caring Companions program places trained, trauma-informed volunteers in child welfare offices to care for children while they wait for placement or for other services. These volunteers create a safe, calm environment—offering snacks, Go Bags filled with necessities and activities, and emotional support.
Even as the landscape of foster care has changed, this work remains core to our mission. In the moments that matter most, we still show up.
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As more children are placed with kinship and foster caregivers, the need for consistent support at home and in the community has grown. Our Caregiver Support Project deploys volunteers and Behavioral Case Aides who provide weekly, relationship-based assistance—from delivering essentials to offering a helping hand with daily tasks. This support relieves caregiver stress, prevents burnout, and helps ensure stable placements for children navigating major life transitions.
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Fosterful also strengthens the caregiving journey through Heart & Home Services, which include:
Caregiver Collective Support Groups
Workshops and Trainings
Service Projects
Seasonal Resource Giveaways like back-to-school backpacks, Halloween costumes, and holiday gifts
These services build connection and community while ensuring caregivers have the tools—and encouragement—they need to keep going.
Our Journey
Founded as Office Moms & Dads, responding to children waiting alone in child welfare offices.
2013
Officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2017
Expanded to 27 sites across Idaho and Washington; launched the custom-built scheduler app to track hours served in child welfare offices.
2019
2020
Adapted services during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting to virtual volunteer training and caregiver support.
2022
Rebranded as Fosterful, signaling a broader vision and commitment to trauma-informed care.
Launched Sidekicks pilot to support foster caregivers and prevent burnout; expanded impact through Heart & Home Services
2023
2024
Evolved Sidekicks into the Caregiver Support Project, on track to serve 400 children experiencing foster care in Southwest Washington.
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From First Moments to Ongoing Support
Our programs are designed to meet the real needs of children in foster care and their caregivers. From compassionate first-day care to ongoing support and community connections, we’re here to ensure no child—and no caregiver—faces the journey alone.