Everyone Can Do Something!

It takes just a minute to give a gift that will help a vulnerable child experience a safe and loving home

Foster the City is funded solely through financial partnerships with people like you.

Today, more children are entering into foster care because of abuse and neglect than there are homes that are ready to provide love and healing for them. Together, we can change that. Our vision is that one day we will see a waiting list of families rather than a waiting list of children in need of a home. Not only is this a great way to love our neighbor in need, but we believe that this is a powerful picture of the Gospel to a watching world. 

Your gift is a tax-deductible investment in the future of vulnerable children in your community.

Check and cash gifts can be made to “Foster the City” and mailed to 1172 Murphy Ave., Suite 232, San Jose, CA 95131.

We also accept other forms of financial gifts, such as stocks, crypto currency, and corporate matching. In addition, Foster the City can also be named as a beneficiary of legacy gifts, such as retirement plans, will, in memoriam gifts, family trust and estate, and qualified distribution through IRAs/donor-advisory funds. For more details, please contact devteam@fosterthecity.org.

Your generosity matters.
Here's why.

Impact Since
2015


Foster Families
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Support
Friends
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Partner
Churches
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Children in
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Here’s how we put your generosity to work.

25%

Agency & Church Partnerships

Partnership meetings, digital and print resources, and promotional efforts aimed at connecting with churches and agencies. It also covers staff time devoted to establishing and strengthening church and agency partnerships, along with any related administrative or operational support required to sustain these collaborations.

32%

Awareness

Expenses related to Interest Meetings, Launch Meetings, Special Events, and Vision Casting gatherings, as well as staff time devoted to planning and facilitating these meetings. It also encompasses the tools, resources, and ongoing support provided to equip Foster Families and Support Friends to thrive in their roles and strengthen their connection within the community.

18%

Advocates

Resources developed for Advocates, staff time invested in supporting their health, growth, and success, as well as training modules, coaching sessions, and ongoing mentoring. It also encompasses the tools and systems designed to equip and empower Advocates to effectively lead and sustain ministry within their local churches.

11%

Administration

Dues and fees, contracted services, office space, and staff time devoted to administrative functions, data integrity, and security. It also covers the work of support staff and operational resources that ensure Foster the City is effectively serving the broader community.

14%

Advancement

Staff time and resources devoted to cultivating and managing financial partnerships, donor development, and stewardship activities. It also encompasses record-keeping, data integrity, and security measures that ensure accurate reporting, transparency, and responsible management of all contributions and financial information.