Foster 50 Challenge: The Audio Playbook
50 States. Hundreds of Shelters. One Mission.
Welcome to Foster 50! Thank you for joining us on this important journey to grow your foster network programming. In our first episode, you’ll hear real talk about what actually works to build a foster program that scales and sustains. We’ll also discuss the important checkpoints of the Foster 50 program to prepare you for grant submission timing and for our national consumer launch to drive foster participation to your organization.
PARTNERS:
Pedigree Foundation
Maddie's Fund
Adopt a Pet
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
Mutual Rescue
Petco Love
Outcomes Consulting
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
Foster 50 Challenge: The Audio Playbook
Latest Episodes
Getting Pets Adopted from Foster Homes
Foster homes are great for pets, but they’re also a marketing goldmine. Learn about creating a process to market pets in foster homes and get them adopted- right from the couch.PLEASE NOTE: Office Hours have been changed due to the Memor...
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How to Find New Fosters in Your Community
Tired of asking the same people over and over to foster? This episode is all about fresh recruitment ideas and proven ways to bring in new faces from all parts of your community. PLEASE NOTE: Office Hours have been changed due to t...
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Make Foster Onboarding Work for You
Let’s talk about low-barrier foster onboarding! What works, what doesn’t, and how to make it simple enough that people actually sign up and stay involved. PLEASE NOTE: Office Hours have been changed due to the Memorial Day holiday. ...
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All About the Foster 50 Challenge
Welcome to the Foster 50 Challenge! Thank you for joining us on this important journey to grow your foster network programming. In our first episode, you’ll hear real talk about what actually works to build a foster program that scales and sust...
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