Foster Greatness

Partnership Opportunities

Partnerships for
Empowerment

Join our network of dedicated organizations working together to provide essential resources, opportunities, and support for foster youth transitioning to independence.

Our Current Partners

We're grateful to work alongside these incredible organizations in supporting foster youth nationwide.

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Staffmark

Our largest partnership brings the first-of-its-kind Foster Greatness Comprehensive Employment Support Pipeline program. We offer career support services including resume building, curated mock interviews, a skilled Career Advisor, skill-marketing, and access to a secure job board. Staffmark hosts free career development workshops in our Community and sponsors events like our Thanksgiving Community Cooking Event.

Comprehensive employment pipeline program

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One Simple Wish

Our partnership ensures those directly impacted by foster care always have access to support and well-wishes. Each holiday season, we host a large "Holiday Wish Round-Up" allowing individuals with lived experience, regardless of age, to submit their holiday wishes. Year-round, we connect individuals to One Simple Wish through our resource support services.

Year-round wish fulfillment for all ages

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EatWell

Every year, we partner with EatWell to host a virtual live Thanksgiving Community Gathering. This partnership provides former foster youth and their families with meals for Thanksgiving week, creates a Foster Greatness Community Cookbook with recipes for allies and community members, and hosts a virtual cooking class and gathering.

Annual Thanksgiving meals and community gatherings

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First Star

We hosted the 2025 First Star Creation Conference virtually in the Foster Greatness Community. We've created a private space within our app for First Star program alumni to connect, share updates, and stay engaged while accessing resources, events, and opportunities throughout the Foster Greatness Community.

Virtual conference hosting and alumni community space

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Foster Care Alumni of America

A partnership in shared effort to set the standard of empowerment and support for individuals of all ages impacted by foster care. This strengthens our impact by connecting us with organizations respected by all generations of foster youth and alumni. We ensure our members access FCAA's monthly policy calls and they share our events and opportunities with their members.

Cross-generational advocacy and policy engagement

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Lotus Grove Counseling & Consulting Services

Since September 2025, Lotus Grove offers skilled, trauma-informed, lived experience-led parenting support groups for individuals who spent time in foster care and are now parenting. This unique partnership recognizes that former foster youth may lack parenting role models, providing support to build stronger networks for becoming strong, healthy parents.

Trauma-informed parenting support groups

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A Home Within

This partnership brings free, long-term, private practice therapy services to individuals impacted by foster care across over 20 states. A Home Within is expanding to all 50 states and partners with Foster Greatness to expand awareness. We feature them in our Resource Finder Tool and as a preferred partner through our Resource Support Services.

Free long-term therapy in 20+ states

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Youth Voices Rising

This partnership brings media training and skill development to former foster youth nationwide. Youth Voices Rising hosts op-ed media trainings in our Community to help those with lived experience understand journalism and share their stories powerfully. We're partnering on a series of media articles about the Executive Order: Fostering the Future for American Children and Families, plus a January 2026 webinar.

Media training and lived experience amplification

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Cetera

This partnership expands our capacity, network, and knowledge base throughout Florida. Cetera helps populate and maintain our Foster Greatness Resource Finder with local programs and services for former foster youth in Florida. We co-market our services and share social media content to spread awareness about the Community app. Future expansion includes a Florida-based resource specialist liaison.

Florida resource expansion and co-marketing

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Str8Up Employment Services

Partnering with a lived experience founder and employment services expert, we're rebuilding live digital content to create Foster Greatness' first ever Employment Readiness Program. This cohort-based program teaches former foster youth employment basics and prepares our community for the next steps in their career journey.

Cohort-based Employment Readiness Program

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National Foster Youth Institute

Our partnership with the National Foster Youth Institute connects our community with leadership development and advocacy opportunities at the national level.

National leadership and advocacy opportunities

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For Others

For Others featured the Foster Greatness Community as a powerful, leading app for those directly impacted by foster care in their blog, helping amplify awareness of our platform.

Featured partnership and awareness

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Doing Good Works

Our parent organization providing infrastructure and support for foster youth-serving initiatives.

Organizational support and capacity building

Why Partner With Us

Partnering with Foster Greatness means connecting with an authentic, lived experience-led community committed to meaningful impact.

Direct Access to Community

Connect with 2,000+ foster youth and alumni nationwide through our established digital platform.

Mission-Aligned Impact

Collaborate with an organization led by people with lived experience in foster care.

Authentic Feedback Loop

Receive genuine input from community members to shape programs that truly serve their needs.

Broader Advocacy Network

Join a network of organizations committed to systemic change for foster youth nationwide.

Data-Driven Outcomes

Track measurable impact with our transparent reporting and outcome measurement systems.

Co-Creation Opportunities

Work alongside community members to design tailored programs and resources together.

Partnership Opportunities

We're actively seeking partners in these critical areas to expand support for our community.

Education

  • Tutoring & Academic Support
  • College Preparation
  • Vocational Training
  • Scholarship Programs
  • Financial Literacy

Healthcare

  • Mental Health Services
  • Preventive Care
  • Health Insurance Navigation
  • Wellness Programs
  • Trauma-Informed Care

Housing

  • Transitional Housing
  • Housing Navigation
  • Neighborhood Safety
  • Transportation Access
  • Home Stability Resources

How Partnership Works

Our partnership process is designed to be collaborative, transparent, and focused on sustainable impact.

01

Initial Conversation

Schedule a meeting to discuss your organization's mission, resources, and how we might collaborate.

02

Alignment Assessment

We evaluate mutual fit based on community needs, shared values, and sustainable partnership potential.

03

Co-Design Programs

Work together with community input to design programs that authentically serve foster youth needs.

04

Launch & Measure

Implement partnership initiatives with clear goals, regular check-ins, and transparent outcome tracking.

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Partnership Impact Example

"Through our partnership with StaffMark Group, we've connected over 100 community members with sustainable employment opportunities. Their commitment to providing personalized support—from resume help to interview coaching—has transformed how our members navigate the job market."

Isabel Stasa, Director of Community Affairs and Social Impact

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Ready to Make an Impact?

Let's explore how your organization can partner with Foster Greatness to create meaningful change for foster youth nationwide. Fill out the form and our partnership team will be in touch.