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Profile Application Form

Basic Information

Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Preferred Method of Contact
[radio* preferred-contact use_label_element "Email" "Phone" "Either is fine"]

Connection to the Foster Care Community

How are you connected to the foster care community?

(Select all that apply)

Family and Lived Experience

Foster parentKinship caregiverAdoptive parentFormer foster youthBiological family member involved in reunification

Professional Roles

Social worker or case managerJudge or legal professionalAttorney or guardian ad litemLegislator or policymakerLaw enforcement officerEducator or school staff working with foster youthMedical or mental health professional serving foster youth

Advocacy and Support

CASA volunteer or advocateVolunteer supporting foster families or youthMentor to foster youth or young adultsCourt-appointed volunteer

Organizations and Community Partners

Nonprofit or agency staffPartner organization supporting foster careChurch or faith leader supporting foster familiesCommunity leader involved in foster care initiatives

Supporters

Donor or financial supporter of foster care initiativesBusiness or individual providing in-kind supportOther

Other connection not listed above (please briefly explain)

Brief Context

In one or two sentences, is there anything you would want us to understand about your connection to foster care?

Interview Availability

Are you available to meet in person for an interview?
[radio* interview-in-person use_label_element "Yes" "Possibly, depending on schedule" "Not at this time"]

If yes or possibly, what days of the week generally work best for you?
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayWeekendsVaries

What time of day usually works best?
MorningMiddayAfternoonEveningFlexible

Location

City and State of Residence

Approximately how far are you from our charity facility?
Less than 30 minutes30–60 minutes1–2 hoursMore than 2 hoursNot sure

Photo and Location Considerations

Is there a setting that feels especially meaningful to your role in the foster care community?
The charity facilityMy workplace or professional settingMy home or family settingA neutral public locationI’m open to your recommendation

Additional Notes (Optional)

Is there anything else you would like us to know before we contact you?

Acknowledgment

I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee selection and that profiles may be shared publicly in support of the foster care community.