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BOOST A FOSTER FAMILY INC

AZ · EIN 813403400 · $213K rev · operational · boostafosterfamily.org
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Operational nonprofit serving kinship foster families in Arizona by providing critical in-kind donations and services to help them meet state licensing requirements. Assists with home safety items, pool fences, medical exams, CPR training, and other financial barriers that delay placement of children with relatives. Founded in 2016 to reduce reliance on group homes by accelerating family-based placements.

activities · 13

what they do

direct service · 10
  • Distribution of essential child and household items Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Provides 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 Distribution
    Provides 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 Support
    Provides 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 Support
    Provides 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 Support
    Provides 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 Support
    Supports 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 families
    Provides 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 Support
    Provides 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 Distribution
    Distributes 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 Support
    Offers 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 Support
    Offers 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 Support
    Produces 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 Support
    Offers 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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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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