Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Volunteers Equine Welfare Equine Adoption Shelter Medicine Programs & Services Intake & Preventive Care Foster Animal Health Care Overall Guidelines Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters Community Cats (-) Foster Care Promotions & Events Active FiltersFoster Care Group 9 Clear All Download the Kitten Season Survival Guide Whether you’re riding a kitten season wave or bracing for impact, you’ll find tools & tips to keep you calm and move those kittens along. They Did It: Tips For a Thriving On-Deck Foster System Find out how two shelters use an on-deck foster program to get animals into homes quickly and efficiently while reducing the burden on staff. How to Use Online Orientation for More Foster Parents, Less Staff Burden Read how online orientation can increase your pool of foster families and decrease the burden on your staff and resources. 6 Tips for Retaining Foster Families Want to keep your foster families happy and thriving? These six tips can help you meet their needs and ensure your foster program's success. They Did It: Throwing a Slumber Party for Shelter Animals Learn how an Arizona agency gave shelter animals some R&R—and some potential new homes at the same time. 5 Tips for Effective Foster Communication Utilize these five tips when communicating with your foster families to help have positive, effective conversations. How to Take Animal Sheltering Operations Online During a Crisis Get tips for hosting virtual event, online adoptions fundraisers during the COVID-19 crisis. Meow for Now: Foster Family Recruitment and Retention Get tips for recruiting and retaining foster caregivers to create or enhance your kitten foster program. 3 Tips for Keeping Foster Families Engaged Foster families are a key part of any shelter or rescue’s operations. Check out these tips to help keep both your potential and current foster families excited and engaged. Holiday Heroes Provide Short-Term Foster Care Try a short-term fostering program over the holidays (or any time) to engage new volunteers! Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current page 4