Company Research Report: Foster Care Technologies

Company Overview

Name, Mission, and Background

Name: Foster Care Technologies

Mission: Transforming foster care placements by improving placement stability and achieving positive outcomes for children in foster care.

Founded: 2014

Founded by: No information is available

Headquarters: Kansas, USA

Number of Employees: No information is available

Revenue: No information is available

Known for: Foster Care Technologies is known for its flagship product, ECAP (Every Child A Priority), which uses data-driven algorithms to improve foster care placements, ensuring stability, reducing the time to permanency, and enhancing the overall well-being of children in foster care.

Key People

Jennifer Sannan: Vice President of Intake and Admissions, Nonprofit Solutions, Inc.

Dr. Peter Pecora: Senior Director of Research Services, Casey Family Programs

Candace Rowell: Director of Foster and Child Welfare Services, Spurwink

Laura Goba: Out of Home Care Program Manager, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services

Terry D. Moore: Researcher, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Lisa Iezzi: Social Worker, Touchstone Residential, North Carolina

Amy Horgan: System of Care Coordinator, CoastalCare, North Carolina

Products

ECAP (Every Child A Priority)

Description: A foster care placement system that utilizes cutting-edge algorithms and data-driven research to match children with the most suitable foster homes, aiming for increased placement stability and swift permanency.

Key Features:

Precision Tools: Leverages advanced algorithms for precise family-child matches.

Data-driven Research: Engages in ongoing research with the University of Kansas to ensure improved outcomes and enhanced placement stability.

Real-time Communication: Instantly relays placement details to potential foster parents via mobile devices.

Efficient Record-Keeping: Streamlines the process of recording and monitoring interactions with placement providers.

Algorithm Refinements: Continuously updated algorithms based on the analysis of over 22,000 past placement records to enhance placement stability.

Community-Focused: Engages the power of community to support positive outcomes for foster children.

Recent Developments

New Advances and Partnerships

February 2023: Foster Care Technologies entered into a contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP to provide ECAP for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' CCWIS Solution.

State of Maine and Illinois: ECAP was selected as the statewide adoption matching system for both states.

Microsoft ISV Partner Program: Foster Care Technologies joined this program, highlighting its commitment to leveraging technology in foster care.

Industry Recognition and Policy

2013: Research by the University of Kansas highlighted ECAP's impact, showing a 22.5% improvement in placement stability and faster family reunification.

2016: Cited by the Annie E. Casey Foundation as a technology that significantly improves foster care outcomes.

Federal Policy: Recognized in a 2017 Federal Policy Recommendation Report for its effectiveness in improving foster care placements.

Enhancements and Product Updates

Consistent Software Updates: Foster Care Technologies releases regular updates to the ECAP system, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation to new research findings.

Conclusion

Foster Care Technologies has established itself as a leader in transforming foster care placements through technological innovation and strategic partnerships. With a commitment to research and development, the company continues to drive positive changes in the foster care system, ensuring that children find stable and supportive homes faster and more efficiently.