Vision Statement

Our vision is to develop a non-profit business that will provide enhanced public awareness about foster care and generate funding for youth aging out of foster care and other underprivileged youths. We provide:

• Access to educational resources
• Classroom instruction in woodworking, carpentry and construction skills
• On-the-job woodworking knowledge as trainees assist in making furniture for sale with all proceeds going to foster care.

• The Idaho Department of Labor has agreed to interview trainees to see if they can qualify for DOL assistance and receive an hourly wage while they are in training.   (Note: The Department of Labor has certain standards the trainees have to meet before they can qualify for  assistance.  This includes an interview with the DOL to establish their eligibility.)

• The Department of Health & Welfare has indicated they will provide trainees with counseling on food, housing, and educational assistance.
• Tools, and opportunities they need to enhance their self-worth, live independently, and realize their full potential. 

Training

Foster Care Furniture trainees will build furniture, cabinets, shelves, and other items.

They will be trained and gain experience in woodworking and carpentry. These skills will enhance their chances of getting hired by companies in the home building industries, and some of trainees will be able to continue as employees of Foster Care Furniture.