Support Fosterful

Whether you donate money, give supplies, or team up as a sponsor, your support helps us show up for kids when they need it most.

Financial Donations

Donating financially to Fosterful can make a transformative impact on the lives of children experiencing foster care in southwest Washington. Your contributions help provide essential resources, support programs, and a nurturing environment for those in need.

  • Donations can be made securely online through our website. You can also send a check by mail, payable to Fosterful, or visit us in-person.

  • Yes, Fosterful is a registered nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.

  • Yes, for both financial and in-kind donations that meet IRS guidelines.

  • Yes! Many employers match charitable donations made by employees. Check with your employer’s HR department to confirm if your employer offers matching gifts.

  • Absolutely. When you make a financial donation online, you’ll have the option to dedicate your donation in honor or memory of someone.

  • Stock donation is a meaningful, simple, and tax-friendly way to support Fosterful. If you are interested in donating securities, please contact gary@fosterful.org to get more information on the process.

In-Kind Donations

In-kind donations of essential items such as high-quality clothing, coats, toiletries, backpacks, school supplies, Halloween costumes, and holiday/birthday gifts can impact a child who has little more in this world than the clothes on their back.

Accepted Items:

Please note: To best support children, we only accept new, unused items.

  • Clothing: For all ages and genders (especially new undergarments and pajamas).

  • School Items: Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, etc.

  • Toys & Gifts: Age-appropriate toys, games, and books to help foster children learn and play.

  • Hygiene Items: Shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, etc.

  • Gift Cards: To popular stores, restaurants, or online platforms.

  • We accept in-kind donations at our office in downtown Vancouver Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

    Our office is located at 101 East 8th Street, Suite 240 Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Unfortunately, due to limited storage space, we are not able to accept used furniture at this time.

  • Yes, we can accept some non-perishable food items such as individually packaged snacks, juice boxes, and infant formula. Please contact us for details.

  • Yes, for both financial and in-kind donations that meet IRS guidelines.

  • We are unable to schedule pick-up donations. Please contact us to schedule a drop-off.

  • We welcome community-led donation drives! Contact us for guidance on the types of items that are most needed and how to organize a successful drive.

Service Projects

Looking for a ways for your church, corporate, student or friend group can get involved?

Sponsorships

Partner with us to make a bigger impact. Fosterful offers sponsorship opportunities for events, activities, and outreach programs throughout the year. Whether you're a local business or a larger organization, your support helps create moments of connection, care, and community for children in foster care.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

$900

Help us nurture those who care for kids. This sponsorship covers speaker fees for licensed therapeutic facilitators to lead our Caregiver Collective Support Groups, offering healing, tools, and connection to foster caregivers.

$1300

Our funding only goes so far. A $1,300 sponsorship fully covers one child’s unmet needs across a full year of Fosterful services—providing essentials like after school snacks, sensory toys, activity support, and first-day comfort items.

$2500

Empower teens in foster care with life skills and confidence. This sponsorship funds specialized training programs such as Textured Hair Care Workshops and Career Readiness sessions, helping youth thrive in and beyond care.

$10,000

Help us build capacity for long-term impact. This sponsorship supports office space in Cowlitz County—a hub where 3–4 staff and volunteers can meet, collaborate, and serve hundreds of children and caregivers.

Ready to become a sponsor? Let’s make something meaningful together.

Fred Meyer Community Rewards

Connect your Fred Meyer Rewards card to support Fosterful based on the shopping you do every day.

Upon completion of the steps, any transaction made with your Fred Meyer Rewards card associated with your digital account will result in a donation to Fosterful, without any additional expense to you.

  • Visit https://www.fredmeyer.com and sign in

  • Via your profile icon select My Account 

  • Click Community Rewards

  • Search for Fosterful or JU016

  • Click Enroll

Note: Fred Meyer donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Fred Meyer Community Rewards organizations.