activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 10
- Distribution of essential child and household items Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides in-kind donations including car seats, toddler beds, bunk beds, bedding, and other household necessities to foster and kinship families to support child safety, comfort, and family reunification efforts.
- Distribution of essential items for foster children and families Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides in-kind donations such as car seats, toddler beds, bunk beds, bedding, and other essential items to kinship and foster families to support child safety, comfort, and family reunification.
- Financial Assistance for Foster Family Licensing and Safety Foster Home Safety & Licensing SupportProvides financial assistance and reimbursement to kinship and foster families for expenses related to home safety and licensing requirements, including CPR/first aid training, dog vaccinations and licenses, pool fences, well water testing, and home repairs (e.g., broken windows, doors, plumbing, electrical issues).
- Financial and in-kind assistance for foster family safety and licensing needs Foster Home Safety & Licensing SupportProvides reimbursements and direct donations to foster and kinship families for expenses related to home safety and licensing requirements, including CPR/first aid training, dog rabies vaccinations, dog licenses, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and well water testing. Support is often coordinated through referrals by Licensing or DCS Workers.
- Financial and in-kind assistance for foster family safety and licensing needs Foster Home Safety & Licensing SupportProvides reimbursements and direct donations for essential safety items and services required for foster home licensing, including CPR/first aid training, dog rabies vaccinations, dog licenses, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and pool fences. Support is delivered through referrals by Licensing or DCS Workers and includes coverage of fees and provision of physical items.
- Home repair assistance for foster families Foster Home Safety & Licensing SupportSupports foster families with home repairs necessary for licensing, including broken windows, doors, plumbing, and electrical issues, requiring submission of two bids or estimates and referral by Licensing or DCS Workers.
- Home repair assistance for foster familiesProvides support for critical home repairs such as broken windows, doors, plumbing, and electrical issues through a structured request process requiring submission by Licensing or DCS Workers and inclusion of two bids or estimates. This service ensures foster homes meet safety and licensing standards.
- Pool fence installation support for foster homes Foster Home Safety & Licensing SupportProvides financial assistance or donations for pool fence installations to foster families to meet home safety and licensing standards, with requests typically submitted by Licensing or DCS Workers.
- Provision of Essential Items for Foster Children and Families Comfort and Care Kits DistributionDistributes in-kind donations such as car seats, bedding, toddler and bunk bed frames, and other home safety items to kinship and foster families, and provides car seats to biological parents to support family reunification.
- Specialized assistance for remote and rural foster families Foster Home Safety & Licensing SupportOffers targeted support for foster families in remote areas, including coverage of well water testing fees, family dog vaccine fees, window repairs, and pool fence assistance, addressing unique infrastructure and access challenges.
capacity building · 3
- Training and Guidance for Foster Families Foster Home Safety & Licensing SupportOffers training videos and resources to guide foster families on submitting requests for safety items, services, reimbursements for specific expenses (CPR/First Aid, dog vaccinations, licenses), and home repair assistance.
- Training and educational resources for foster care providers Foster Home Safety & Licensing SupportProduces and provides video training materials to guide foster families and workers on submitting requests for reimbursements, safety items, home repairs, and pool fences, including the "Boost 10 Commandments Video," "General Request Training video," and specialized request videos.
- Training and educational resources for foster care providers Foster Home Safety & Licensing SupportOffers video training materials to guide foster families and workers on submitting requests for safety items, home repairs, pool fences, and reimbursements, including the "Boost 10 Commandments Video," "General Request Training," and specific request guidance videos.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- 100% Donor-Directed Funding and Cost Accountability 100% donor-directed funding modelOperates with a volunteer team and underwritten operational costs to ensure all financial donations directly support foster families, while requiring competitive bidding for home repair services to maximize cost-effectiveness and financial accountability.
- 100% donor-directed funding with cost accountability 100% donor-directed funding modelOperates with a volunteer team and underwritten operational costs to ensure financial donations go directly to supporting foster families, while requiring competitive bidding for home repair services to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Comprehensive Kinship Family Support kinship_family_supportProvides essential starter kits and timely assistance to kinship families to help them quickly meet home requirements, obtain licensure, and qualify to take in children, while also connecting them with resources from other organizations.
- Direct Financial Impact through Underwritten Operations 100% donor-directed funding modelOperates with a volunteer team and underwritten operational costs to ensure financial donations go directly to supporting foster families, maximizing the impact of contributions.
- In-Kind Support for Licensing and Home Safety in-kind support for licensingUses in-kind donations and facilitates the donation and installation of safety items to remove financial barriers in the foster care licensing process and improve home safety for children, particularly for kinship families.
- In-Kind Support for Licensure and Home Safety in-kind support for licensingProvides essential safety items and in-kind donations—such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and starter kits—to remove financial barriers in the foster care licensing process and help kinship families meet Arizona State requirements for safe home environments.
- In-kind support for foster care licensing and home safety in-kind support for licensingProvides in-kind donations of safety items and home repairs—such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and pool fences—to remove financial barriers, meet Arizona State requirements, and help kinship and foster families quickly qualify for licensure.
- Resource Navigation and Referral Coordination resource navigationConnects foster and kinship families with resources from other organizations and facilitates access to critical services, enhancing support networks beyond direct provision.
- Resource navigation for holistic support resource navigationConnects foster and kinship families with resources from other organizations to provide comprehensive support beyond direct services.
- System-Partnered Assistance system-partnered assistanceChannels support through child welfare system workers to ensure coordination with official foster care processes and requires assistance requests to be submitted by authorized child welfare workers, ensuring coordination with official foster care support systems.
- System-Partnered Assistance Model system-partnered assistanceChannels support through child welfare system workers and requires referrals from authorized personnel to ensure coordination with official foster care processes, licensing requirements, and oversight agencies, thereby aligning assistance with systemic standards and verification protocols.
- Worker-mediated, system-partnered assistance model system-partnered assistanceChannels support through child welfare system workers—requiring referrals from Licensing or DCS Workers—to ensure coordination with official foster care processes, verify need, and align with licensing and oversight agencies.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Home Repair Assistance
Supports minor home repairs such as window, door, plumbing, or electrical fixes needed for licensing; connects families with volunteer handymen and contractors
Pool Fence Assistance Program
Provides funding and installation support for pool fences required for foster care licensure in homes with young children; partners with local fence companies to deliver cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing solutions
Reimbursement Program
Covers costs for CPR/first aid training, dog rabies vaccines, and dog licenses; requires licensing or DCS workers to submit receipts after services are rendered
Starter Kit Donation Program
Provides bundles of essential safety items like smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide alarms to help kinship families quickly meet state requirements
relationships · 32
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Arizona Department of Child Services Partner — Refers kinship foster families to Boost a Foster Family for financial and in-kind support during the licensing process.
- Arizona Pool Fence Partner — Used for pool fence installation for a kinship foster family.
- Arizona State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Arizona licensing agencies Partner — Collaborate with Boost a Foster Family by referring families experiencing financial difficulties during foster care licensure.
- Arizona’s Children Association Partner — Works with a foster home licensing specialist from the association to help kinship families pursuing licensure.
- Arrow Glass Company Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Bashas' Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Care Portal Partner — Representative authorized to submit assistance requests on behalf of foster families.
- Caswells Shooting Range Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Central AZ Kinship Coalition Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Chandler Compadres Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- DCS Partner — Collaborates with DCS workers to process reimbursement requests for foster families
- DCS Worker Partner — Authorized to submit assistance requests on behalf of foster families.
- DCS Worker Partner — Collaborates with DCS Workers to verify eligibility and submit pool fence donation requests on behalf of foster families.
- Dignity Health Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- FACT Tucson Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Gilbert Chamber Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- HoHoKams Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- JustServe Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Licensing Worker Partner — Authorized to submit assistance requests on behalf of foster families.
- Licensing Workers Partner — Collaborates with Licensing Workers to identify foster families in need and process pool fence donation requests.
- Mission of Mercy Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Mohave Environmental Labs Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Nina Pulliam Trust Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- One for All Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Pool Fences in Phoenix Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Poolcorp Outdoor Living Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Raymond James Charitable Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
- Regal Fence Partner — Partner that has helped Boost a Foster Family assist potential kin and foster families.
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