Foster America

Transforming the way our nation supports families. Foster America works towards a society in which all children, youth and families thrive.

Together with communities and local governments, we’re creating a just, equitable alternative to today’s child welfare system – so families stay together with access to the resources they need to thrive. We do this by bringing talent and building capacity to power innovations that strengthen families and transform our country’s approach to child welfare and child protection. Ultimately, we are bui

lding a national model for what the transition from our current child welfare system to child and family well-being systems can look like. Our work spans three pillars:

1. Changemakers: We seek out, support and build a network of talent - both in and beyond the child welfare field — with the determination and imagination to drive transformational change.

2. Knowledge: Working within and across communities, we actively listen and learn so we can share and scale knowledge – serving as a hub for ideas, relationship-building, technical know-how and alignment of efforts.

3. Innovation: Together, we’re generating and amplifying innovative ideas and equitable solutions that center community and cross-sector engagement, advance financial and policy reform, and build continuous learning — advancing well-being for all children and families.

05/07/2026

“I don’t want to be seen as a victim—I want to be seen as a warrior.”

The stories young people see—and the ones we choose to uplift—shape how they see themselves. This Foster Care Awareness Month, Foster America is proud to support Center for Scholars and Storytellers and YouTube Kids’ Foster Care Playlist, featuring authentic, strengths-based stories from young people and role models with connections to foster care.

We’re especially proud that Lexi Jones, a Foster America Technology Leadership Fellow whom we connected to this opportunity, is featured in the playlist. A youth advocate, lived expert, mother, and entrepreneur in Denver, Lexi shares that her goal is “to help make change” and “give a voice to youth that don’t have one.”

Lexi joins a powerful group of athletes, advocates, creators, and young leaders who are sharing their stories, giving back, and helping young people see themselves reflected with strength, possibility, and pride.

Take a moment to watch—and consider sharing it with your networks to help amplify these powerful stories.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40c9F6JnVcjTzSNWHoqm42TLlE3beRZA

04/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s virtual summit, Until Every Family Thrives: What We’re Learning to Reimagine Systems of Support.

We’re deeply grateful for the time, thoughtfulness, and energy you brought to the conversation—and for your shared commitment to building a future where families are supported to thrive.

If you weren’t able to join us—or would like to revisit the conversation—stay tuned. We’ll be sharing a recording of the full hour-long summit very soon.

04/24/2026

Today, we get to pause and learn together.

From 12–1 p.m. ET, we’ll be sharing what’s rising to the surface across our work—insights, approaches, and questions shaping how we better support families.
If you’re able to join, we’d be glad to have you in the conversation.

It's not too late to register—visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4117761050310/WN_rvbiyT5DTPCFFe3UfrhMMg to sign up!

04/23/2026

You’re invited! Join us tomorrow, April 24, from 12–1 p.m. ET for a conversation on what it takes to better support families.

During this hour together, we’ll highlight four approaches shaping our work across the country and the lessons they’re surfacing right now. This work is only possible because of this community—we’d love to have you there.

To save your spot, register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4117761050310/WN_rvbiyT5DTPCFFe3UfrhMMg #/registration

04/17/2026

One week out!

Join us on Friday, April 24 from 12–1 p.m. ET for Foster America's annual virtual summit.

We’re excited to bring this community together for a conversation grounded in what we’re seeing across the country—what’s working, what’s shifting, and what we’re learning to reimagine systems of support.

We’re grateful to be in this work together—and look forward to seeing you there.

To register, visit https://lnkd.in/eWuBjY-j.

04/14/2026

Join us for Foster America’s annual virtual summit—a one-hour webinar from 12—1 p.m. ET on Friday, April 24, bringing together leaders across child welfare, community organizations, and public systems.

This year’s conversation highlights four approaches emerging from our work across the country—and what they’re teaching us about how systems can better support families and keep them safely together. We’ll share lessons from across states and sectors, and what they reveal about building the conditions for families to truly thrive. We hope to see you there!

To register, visit https://lnkd.in/eWuBjY-j

04/10/2026

We are excited to announce that we will be hiring a Vice President of Programs at Foster America.

We’re looking for a leader who believes in building alongside communities and partners—and who brings the experience to turn that belief into strategy, structure, and impact.

At this moment in our evolution, this role will help carry forward what we’ve built while shaping what comes next.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, we hope you’ll be in touch. To learn more about the role and apply, please visit https://apply.workable.com/fosteramerica/j/ABFACAF61C.

04/03/2026

Last week, our Board of Directors and Executive Team reunited in New York City for an engaging in-person retreat.

Over a full and meaningful few days, we held space for big questions, honest dialogue, and shared learning—while also carving out time to connect, reflect, and ground ourselves in the purpose that drives this work.

We’re deeply grateful for the partnership of this remarkable group of leaders and excited for what’s to come.

Onward—until every family thrives.

02/06/2026

This week, the Foster America team gathered in Atlanta for our all-team retreat—and left clear, connected, and energized about what’s ahead. We spent meaningful time strengthening relationships, aligning around where we’re headed, and grounding ourselves in the impact we’re working toward for children and families.

We’re stepping into the months ahead with excitement about the role we can play in helping systems better support families. Deeply grateful for this team, the care they bring to the work, and the future we’re building together.

02/03/2026

We are proud to welcome fourteen new changemakers to the second cohort of our Fiscal Leadership Circle (FLC)!

The FLC is a 12-month professional fellowship that supports senior fiscal and systems leaders in evolving from budget managers to system strategists—strengthening collaboration, removing barriers to upstream investment, and advancing prevention-first approaches within complex public systems.

As we celebrate 10 years of impact, the FLC reflects our commitment to equipping leaders with the tools, habits, and community needed to drive lasting systems change—so families receive the right support, at the right time, in ways that are equitable and sustainable.

Learn more about the impact of the FLC here: https://foster-america.org/empowering-leaders-investing-in-families-the-work-of-flc/

01/23/2026

We’re launching a new resource recommendation series—and starting with an essential, The Child Welfare Playbook.

The Child Welfare Playbook (2020) was created through a partnership between the Beeck Center’s Digital Service Collaborative, New America, and Foster America, alongside a Resource Family Working Group made up of leaders from 15 states and counties. Together, we shared best practices, tested new ideas, and built an actionable resource for those serving children in foster care and their families. Explore the playbook here: https://childwelfareplaybook.com/.

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