Creating safe, loving, and stable homes for children who cannot remain with their birth families. We support both the children in care and the extraordinary families who open their hearts and homes.
Every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home environment. When children cannot remain with their birth families due to abuse, neglect, or other circumstances, foster care provides a vital safety net that can transform and save lives.
At ISTA Foundation, we work tirelessly to strengthen the foster care system by recruiting, training, and supporting exceptional foster families while providing comprehensive services to help children heal, grow, and thrive in their care. Our ultimate goal is to ensure every child has a permanent, loving family - whether through reunification, adoption, or long-term care.
Children in Our Care
Foster Families
Successful Placements
Children Adopted
Immediate, short-term placement for children removed from dangerous situations. Typically lasts 1-30 days while permanent solutions are developed.
Medium-term placement while families work toward reunification or alternative permanent solutions. Duration typically ranges from months to two years.
Permanent or long-term placement for children who cannot return home and are not suitable for adoption. Provides stability through childhood.
We actively recruit and thoroughly train compassionate individuals and families who want to make a difference in a child's life. Our comprehensive training program prepares foster parents for the challenges and rewards of caring for children who have experienced trauma.
Every child in our care receives individualized support designed to address their unique needs, heal from past trauma, and build resilience for the future. We prioritize the child's voice and ensure their needs are at the center of all decisions.
When safe and appropriate, our goal is to help children return to their birth families. We provide comprehensive services to address the issues that led to placement and support families in creating safe, stable environments for their children.
When children cannot safely return to their birth families, we work to find permanent, loving adoptive families. Our adoption services ensure smooth transitions and provide ongoing support to adoptive families.
For youth aging out of foster care, we provide comprehensive support to ensure they have the skills, resources, and connections needed to successfully transition to independent adult life.
“I was 8 when I came into foster care, scared and angry at the world. My foster parents, the Johnsons, never gave up on me even when I pushed them away. They loved me through my worst moments and celebrated my smallest victories. Today, I'm a social worker helping other kids in foster care. The Johnsons adopted me when I was 12, and I finally knew what family meant.”- Marcus T., Former Foster Child
“Becoming foster parents was the most challenging and rewarding thing we've ever done. Over 5 years, we've provided temporary homes for 12 children and adopted our daughter Emma. The training and support from ISTA Foundation gave us the tools we needed to help heal these precious children. Every child deserves a loving family.”- Sarah & Mike Johnson, Foster Parents
Monthly meetings
2nd Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ongoing programs
Evenings & weekends
Flexible scheduling
24/7 availability
1-800-FOSTER
Emergency response team
Every child deserves a loving family and a safe place to call home. Whether you're interested in fostering, adopting, volunteering, or supporting our mission, you can help change a child's life forever. Take the first step today.
Information sessions held monthly • Training provided • Ongoing support guaranteed