Foster the City1.27.0 - App Store

An app for Advocates, Foster Parents and Support Friends within Foster the City (fosterthecity.org), designed to equip and strengthen families who are caring for vulnerable children. This app was created for 3 main reasons:

- Facilitate healthy Foster Family and Support Friend teams
- Guide each person through their FTC onboard process
- Provide Advocates insight into their church's FTC ministry
The key features in this app are:

- Calendar - One unified calendar shared among the Support Friend and Foster Family team for support requests. This allows Foster Parents to send out requests to their Support Friend team, for Support Friends to send out requests on behalf of the Foster Family, and for Advocates to be able to see how the team is doing and where they can offer their support.
- Prayer requests - Practical requests being met are vital to the health of a Foster Family, and so is emotional and spiritual support. This feature allows Foster Parents to send out prayer requests to their Support Friend Team and gives a chance for Support Friends to engage and let the Foster Family know they are standing with them in prayer.
- Messaging - One central place for communication between the Foster Parents and Support Friends. This also provides clear access to their Advocate in case they need support, or if the Advocate wants to reach out and connect with a Foster Parent or Support Friends.
- Resources - A curated platform for Foster Parents, Support Friends, and Advocates to continue learning about important topics in foster care through podcasts, blogs, and videos, as well as recommended trainings, conferences, and books.
- Advocate insight - As the leader of their church's FTC ministry, this app will provide Advocates with clarity on who in their church wants to participate in FTC and their desired role. Advocates will be able to see exactly where each person is within their onboarding process, to create Foster Family and Support Friend teams, and to see how the Foster Family and Support Friend team is doing in regards to requests sent/fulfilled.

Engaging in the work of foster care is important and rewarding, but it can also be difficult. We need each other. Parents can foster longer and better when they have practical, emotional and spiritual support around them. We can’t all do the same thing, but we can all do something. Whether you’re an Advocate, Foster Parent or a Support Friend, what you’re doing matters and is making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. Thank you.

Please note, while this app is exclusive for anyone attending a church that partners with Foster the City, you can find out more information on how to get your church involved by visiting our website: fosterthecity.org/getinvolved

Version History - Introducing the Notification Center
- View your notification history and updates in one place
- See unread notifications at a glance
- Fixed an issue with automatic capitalization when writing comments and requests
- Other bug fixes and stability improvements 1.27.0 Sep 1 What’s New in 1.26.0

• A smoother, clearer onboarding experience
• New unread activity badges
• Improved app performance and reliability
• Enhanced notifications
• General improvements and bug fixes 1.26.0 Aug 18 Bug fixes and improvements 1.25.1 Jul 28 Prayer Request Enhancements

Add comments to prayer requests to share updates
Set reminders so you don't forget on specific days and events
Bug fixes and stability improvements 1.25.0 Jul 23 New tutorial after onboarding to help you get started quickly
Browse resources and guides without leaving the app
Bug fixes and stability improvements 1.24.0 Jun 12 Inspiration and Hope
A new screen with uplifting spiritual content to inspire and encourage you, no matter your role in the foster care journey.
Additional bug fixes and improvements. 1.23.0 May 11 Comments on Requests
Support Friends and Foster Parents can now add comments directly on requests, making it easier to coordinate details, ask questions, and stay connected throughout the process.
Saved Addresses on Family Profile
Foster Families can now save custom addresses to their family profile, so choosing a location when creating or managing requests is faster and more convenient. 1.22.0 Apr 21 Bug fixes and minor improvements 1.21.2 Mar 19 Bug fixes and improvements 1.21.1 Mar 4 We’re continuing to make it easier for Support Friends and Foster Families to connect and meet real needs.

New Request Types
You can now request help for additional everyday needs, including yardwork and errands, making it easier to get practical support when it matters most.

More Streamlined Request Creation
We’ve simplified and improved the request creation flow so you can create and share needs faster with fewer steps. 1.21.0 Feb 26 Bug fixes and minor improvements 1.20.1 Jan 21 Support Friends can now suggest ways to help foster families. Foster Parents review and approve suggestions before they become active requests. Includes bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.20.0 Jan 20 New User Registration Flow
A simplified step-by-step process helps new users create an account with clear expectations and process, such as making it clear they need to have attended an Interest Meeting before. This should result in less confusion and errors when uses create accounts. 1.19.0 11/25/2025 Minor bug fixes 1.18.1 09/20/2025 Minor updates to home screen and support offering flow. 1.18.0 09/17/2025 Minor improvement to on-ramp experience 1.17.0 06/14/2025 Enhancements to on-ramp video experience.
Additional minor bug fixes and improvements. 1.16.0 06/05/2025 Small bug fixes 1.15.1 05/16/2025 ¡Hola! We’re excited to announce:
Our app is now available in Spanish! Enjoy the full experience in your preferred language. You can change your language in Settings > App Language.
Additional minor bug fixes and improvements. 1.15.0 05/08/2025 Bug fix 1.14.3 03/22/2025 Bug fix 1.14.2 03/21/2025 Bug fixes 1.14.1 03/19/2025 Introducing Family Profiles & Placements.
- With Family Profiles you can share with your team of Support Friends and Advocates a little about your family and in general how they can best support your family.
- Placements will allow Foster Families to input important information about each of their placements.
Additional minor bug fixes and improvements. 1.14.0 03/11/2025 Bug fixes and minor improvements 1.13.2 12/19/2024 Minor changes and bug fixes 1.13.1 12/19/2024