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Frequently asked questions…
Are you a non-profit?
Yes! We are registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations provided are tax-deductable.
How can I support?
There are several ways in which you can support Foster the Family.
Donate!
Foster the Family accepts donations in the form of physical as well as monetary.
Pray!
Pray that Foster the Family is able to achieve upcoming goals and, more importantly, for those in the foster care community.
Do you have a list of available items to borrow?
We sure do! Visit our current inventory link to see what items are available to check out today! If you’re ready to grab an item, please contact us at 641-505-4595 to schedule a time.
Where can I donate money?
We are accepting donations via Zeffy. Donations go toward the purchase of additional items for loans and gifts and are tax-deductible.
Do you have guidelines for physical donations?
Yes, we do. We accept physical donations whether they are gently used or brand new. FtF reserves the right to decline donations at any time. Items donated become the property of FtF.
No clothing, please. Clothing items can be donated to The Sideroom Foster Closet.
Do you have a list of items you need?
Yup, we have wish lists at Amazon, Target and Walmart Spark.
Do you have plans for additional services?
Oh yeah! We’re very excited to expand and grow into our full services by 2025. If you’d like more information, please reach out.
What families say
When we took our first ever foster placement, the last thing we wanted to think about was finding a crib and a car seat. We unfortunately had to spend more time finding a crib than we did talking and praying with our family about the situation. The next morning I had to wake up early and run to Wal-Mart to purchase a car seat before making it to work. Foster the Family can alleviate the stress of having to find or purchase critical items, and foster families will have so much stress taken off of them in those first 24 hrs that are some of the most difficult/stressful.
Our first call as foster parents was for a newborn baby. At the time, we were better set up for preschool and elementary aged kids. We had less than 24 hours to get everything we needed to bring the little guy home. We ended up at Target buying over $500 worth of baby supplies that night. These Target runs were almost daily for the next couple of weeks while we tried to figure out a newborn baby. Fortunately, we had the finances available to do this, but what if we hadn’t?
This is the gap Foster the Family fills. By maintaining a library of big ticket items, we aim to provide a way for foster families to get what they need without having to spend a dime. This opens up the doors to say yes to more calls. We also aim to provide a Cozy Case full of supplies to help get through the first couple of days to children in new foster placements.