Building Resilient Families Together
Join us in making a lasting impact on our community by partnering with FAM’s Foster Connect Program. More than half of foster parents leave within their first year, and despite the many families who step forward with good intentions, the need still outweighs the available resources. Local businesses like yours can make a meaningful difference by offering foster parents exclusive promotions and discounts. By providing vital support during challenging times, you not only help foster parents succeed, but also help them stay in this essential role. Your participation in this program gives you the opportunity to directly affect the lives of children and families, offering them hope, support, and a sense of belonging when it matters most.
The Journey: How Foster Connect Works
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Incentives
Business discounts & services
As a participating business, you’ll agree to offer foster families discounts or services at a rate determined by you. These discounts and services can be easily redeemed with a special card issued to foster parents by Washoe County.
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Visibility
Recognition & support
You can proudly display our program sticker or decal at your establishment, signaling your commitment to supporting foster families. Additionally, you can have foster care recruitment information readily available on-site.
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Partnership
simple applicaton process
Simply submit your information in the application form below. A Washoe County Human Services team member will get in touch with you.
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Accommodation
flexible offerings
You have the flexibility to choose the type and frequency of your offer. Whether it’s a one-time discount, monthly promotion, or any other arrangement, you have control over how you support local foster families. Tax write off opportunities are viable as well.
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Engagement
Enhance your business OUtreach
By being a community partner, you’ll be able to attract new customers and expand your business outreach. We will highlight your contributions to the well-being of families in our community on all our social media sites.
Foster Connect Application
If you and your business are interested in supporting youth in foster care and becoming a partner through Foster Connect, we’d love to hear from you! Fill out the application below to get involved and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in our community.
Our Partners
We are deeply grateful for the collaborative efforts of our current Washoe County Community partners and supporters in assisting foster children and families in need. A heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of you!
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
To participate, businesses simply need to sign up through the application process. You’ll select the type of support or discount you’d like to offer, whether a one-time promotion or ongoing discounts.
As part of the Foster Connect Program, you’ll help provide foster families with a vital resource. Many foster parents rely on community support, and your business helps ease some of the financial and emotional burdens they face. You’ll also receive recognition for your role in supporting the program.
There are no upfront costs for participating. Your business simply offers discounts or services based on your preferences and availability. It’s a flexible way to give back to the community.
Yes, you can choose to offer multiple types of support based on your business capabilities. This flexibility allows you to contribute in a way that makes the most sense for your business.
“Businesses have the power to be more than successful—they can be meaningful. Supporting foster children and families is one way we do that.”
