2016 was a significant year in the growth and evolution of Foster America. What was once the kernel of an idea to bring fresh thinking and new energy to the child welfare system is now being tested for the first time. We are proud to share highlights of what we’ve accomplished and our goals for what comes next.

In 2026, Foster America marks a decade of building an alternative to a child welfare system rooted in crisis—and proving that families thrive when support comes early, with dignity, and led by community.