Close-up environmental portrait of an Ohio foster father and young son laughing together on a porch, warm golden-hour window light, shallow depth of field, 35mm lens.
Close-up environmental portrait of an Ohio foster father and young son laughing together on a porch, warm golden-hour window light, shallow depth of field, 35mm lens.
Our Foundation

Believing in Ohio's foster families

We build a permanent, localized ecosystem of peer mentorship, direct family care, and wrap-around support to ensure no foster home in Ohio walks alone through their journey.

Our Conviction

We wrap entire families in a network of unconditional belief.

FosterUnity was built to bridge the gap between systemic foster care and real community integration. We show up on Tuesday nights, providing localized peer-to-peer mentorship, direct family care, and family-first advocacy across Ohio communities.

Close-up portrait of a warm, smiling woman in her 40s, natural outdoor daylight, soft background of an Ohio community park.
Close-up portrait of a warm, smiling woman in her 40s, natural outdoor daylight, soft background of an Ohio community park.
Candid portrait of a friendly man in his 30s with glasses, warm indoor lighting, smiling genuinely as he speaks.
Candid portrait of a friendly man in his 30s with glasses, warm indoor lighting, smiling genuinely as he speaks.
Close-up portrait of a smiling woman in her late 20s, soft natural window light, professional and warm demeanor.
Close-up portrait of a smiling woman in her late 20s, soft natural window light, professional and warm demeanor.
The Advocates

People behind the promise

We are mentors, social workers, and neighbors rooted in Ohio, dedicated to transforming the foster care experience through daily, active presence. Our team brings lived experience and professional expertise to every family we wrap in support.

Sarah Jenkins

Marcus Vance

Elena Rostova

Executive Director & Former Foster Parent. Helping Ohio families navigate the licensing and placement journey with lived experience.

Director of Youth Mentorship. Connecting foster youth with dedicated local mentors to build strong, lifelong foundations.

Family Care Coordinator. Coordinating direct resources, emergency meals, and peer support networks for active placements.