Foster Source

Our mission 

To promote healing and stability for children and families impacted by foster and kinship care through transformational resources, community and support

Our vision 

Children are cared for in attuned, well-supported families and communities

Our values

Lived Experience - We highly value listening to, learning from and shaping programming around feedback from those with lived experience in child welfare. 

Community - We value the transformative impact of connection and prioritize social support as essential for the well-being of children and families. 

Resourcefulness - We are committed to being mindful and diligent with our gifts and resources, and we are inspired to find quick and creative ways to help families overcome challenges and unusual problems. 

Equity - We value the rights of everyone involved in child welfare, and we support a balanced approach to outcomes for families.

Our diversity statement

At Foster Source, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We’re committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire foster industry of the nonprofit sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

We serve

Foster and Kinship Caregivers, and the children and youth in their care with an open child welfare case in the state of Colorado

Our programs include

The Learning Source | Relief Services | Therapeutic Services | Family Advocacy | The Respite Source | The Ambassador Project | Legal Source | Policy Source | CHAMPS

Sustained by funding from

Government (State and County Contracts) | Private Foundations/Grants | Corporate Contributions/Grants | Individual Contributions | Earned Revenue from The Learning Source | In Kind Revenue