📚 The Short Story

Animal shelters and rescues across the country are in crisis. Space is running out, resources are stretched thin, and thousands of healthy, adoptable animals are losing their lives simply because there’s nowhere for them to go. 

Foster programs are the solution. Research shows that spending just 1-2 days in a foster home makes a dog 14.3 times more likely to be adopted (source) and animals in foster are observed to have a 70% reduction in health concerns compared to those in the shelter (source). Yet, despite their proven impact, foster programs lack the dedicated technology needed to operate efficiently. They are forced to rely on fragmented tools, spreadsheets, and outdated processes—slowing their ability to respond to urgent needs and limiting their potential to save lives and help reverse the shelter crisis.

Imagine it’s your job to run Uber without the app—trying to coordinate every driver, every rider, and every single ride through emails, Facebook groups, spreadsheets, and phone calls. It would be slow, chaotic, inefficient, and exhausting! That’s exactly what shelters face trying to manage foster programs right now without the right tools. Lacking a centralized system, animals wait longer for placement, foster caregivers miss crucial updates, and overwhelmed staff struggle to keep up. FosterSpot changes that.

Enter FosterSpot—the first nonprofit tech platform built exclusively to grow and manage foster programs. Designed to replace inefficient systems with a simple, centralized, streamlined solution, FosterSpot makes fostering easier, faster, and more effective. By eliminating logistical bottlenecks and enhancing coordination, we empower shelters and rescues to expand their foster networks, increase lifesaving capacity, and help put an end to preventable euthanasia—one foster placement at a time.

Animals across the US are needlessly dying. Shelters are searching for solutions. We have a plan, and we need your help. 

🛑 The Problem

Right now, there is no centralized system to manage foster programs. Shelter staff and volunteers are drowning in inefficiency and are forced to piece together up to nine disconnected and time-intensive tools (Excel, email, Salesforce, Trello, etc.) just to manage basic operations such as:

• Finding available foster homes
• Tracking medical care and supply needs
• Coordinating vet visits and adoption updates
• Communicating with foster caregivers

🐾 The Solution: Meet FosterSpot

FosterSpot is an all-in-one foster program management platform designed to eliminate the barriers that hold foster programs back and help end preventable euthanasia by making fostering easier, faster, and more efficient for everyone involved. FosterSpot’s user-friendly platform will help shelters expand their programs, move animals into homes before it’s too late, and supercharge fostering as a life-saving tool to help end the shelter crisis.

FosterSpot functions like intuitive project management software and replaces the disjointed tools currently in use with one seamless hub where shelters can place animals faster, support caregivers with real-time communication, and track medical care, supplies, and requests—all in one place. 

How FosterSpot Works For Foster Caregivers: A Seamless, Supportive Experience
Fostering should be simple and rewarding—not frustrating. FosterSpot removes barriers by enabling foster caregivers to:
✅ Find animals in need – Browse and apply to foster in one click.
✅ Get fast support – Request medical care, supplies, or training instantly.
✅ Stay informed – Receive updates and direct messages from shelter staff.
✅ Manage everything in one place – Track requests, availability, and foster updates.

For Shelters & Rescues: More Fosters, Faster Placements, Less Euthanasia
Managing fosters shouldn’t require nine tools, endless emails, and hours of admin work. FosterSpot helps shelters increase impact while reducing workload by enabling shelter and rescue staff to:
✅ Fill foster homes faster – See interested fosters and match them seamlessly.
✅ Streamline communication – Automate updates and reduce email overload.
✅ Track medical and supply needs – Manage vet visits, medications, and requests efficiently.
✅ Save time, save lives – Less admin work means more focus on rescue efforts.

📈 What We’ve Built & Where We’re Going

FosterSpot isn’t just an idea—it’s a carefully researched, strategically designed initiative developed by foster caregivers and rescue professionals to fill a critical tech gap in animal welfare. After two years of in-depth research and planning, FosterSpot is ready to be built and launched to champion foster programs and save lives nationwide.

With a data-backed and community-centered strategic plan, a dedicated board, and a mission-driven, business-minded approach, FosterSpot is on the path to becoming a fully independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our vision is to create a thriving Foster Ecosystem—a comprehensive, technology-driven framework designed to empower foster caregivers, strengthen shelters, and integrate fostering into popular culture as a widely supported movement that will modernize and reshape animal welfare as we know it today. The next step is building the platform—and we need your support to bring it to life!

🚀 This is a Pivotal Moment—Be a Part of Building FosterSpot!
The research is complete. The solution is clear. Time is running out. Foster caregivers are ready. Shelters need better tools. And animals are losing their lives because outdated systems stand in the way. We have the plan—now we need you.

💡Our goal is to raise $67,280 to hire the tech developers who will to build the first version of FosterSpot. Your support will turn this from a blueprint into a fully functional, lifesaving platform. Here is exactly where the funds will go:

🔹 User Experience (UX) Development – $13,600
Designing the overall experience to make the platform simple, clear, and easy to navigate for foster caregivers and shelter staff, ensuring they can complete tasks efficiently without confusion.
🔹 Backend Development – $36,400
Building the behind-the-scenes system that powers the platform, securely handling communication, requests, and data so that everything runs smoothly and reliably for foster caregivers and shelter staff.
🔹 User Interface (UI) Development – $17,280
Creating the interactive elements—such as buttons, menus, and forms—that foster caregivers and shelter staff use to navigate the platform. A well-structured UI ensures they can quickly find what they need, submit requests, and manage animals without frustration or delays.

Every dollar raised goes directly toward building the technology that will save lives. Your support will turn this plan into reality!

📢 Join the Pack! Can’t Donate Right Now? You Can Still Help!
Not everyone can give financially, but everyone can make a difference. Here’s how you can help FosterSpot without spending a dime:
🐶 Spread the Word – Share FosterSpot with your friends, family, and social media networks. A simple post can connect us with potential donors, fosters, and supporters!
🤝 Connect Us – Know someone who works with shelters, rescues, or companies that might want to support FosterSpot? Introduce us! Partnerships help us expand our reach and impact.
✉️ Join our community and Sign Up for Updates – Stay informed about our progress, upcoming events, and new ways to get involved. Your engagement keeps our momentum going!
📢 Be an Advocate – Talk about fostering and why it matters. Every conversation helps normalize fostering as a solution to shelter overcrowding and preventable euthanasia.

Every action counts. Together we can build FosterSpot and create a future where no animal is lost to euthanasia when a foster home could have saved them. That future is within reach, but it can’t happen without you.💙