Every Child Deserves a Family
Empowering youth and families for life long success.
Foster First is a Yakima-based nonprofit agency dedicated to keeping families together whenever possible, providing behavioral support, and strengthening our community — one family at a time.
Our Mission: "Empowering youth and families for life long success."
Experience Matters...
Who We Are
Building Stronger Families
Foster First is a family support agency rooted in the heart of Yakima, Washington, serving children and families across Eastern Washington in Yakima, Kittitas, Klickitat, Benton, Franklin, Douglas, Chelan, Okanogan, Grant, and Asotin counties. We believe every child deserves safety, stability, and love—and every family deserves the support and resources to provide it.
Services ranging from preventative family services to behavioral rehabilitation, we are committed to empowering youth and families for life long success.
Our Programs
Services That Change Lives
Families First
Keeping families together through early intervention. Our preventative services provide resources, counseling, and support before a crisis occurs — because every family deserves a chance.
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Child Placing Agency
We recruit, train, and support foster families throughout Eastern Washington. Our dedicated team walks alongside every family to ensure children find safe, loving homes.
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Behavioral Rehabilitation Services
Specialized behavioral support for youth with complex needs and/or developmental challenges. Our case managers and care teams provide intensive, trauma-informed services that help children heal and thrive.
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Shop at Foster Thrift
Our thrift store isn't a program — it's how the community helps fund one. Every purchase at Foster Thrift supports the children and families we serve.
Become a Foster Family
Could You Be the Difference?
There are children in Eastern Washington right now who need a safe, stable, and loving home. You don't have to be perfect — you just have to care.
Foster First walks with you every step of the way — from your first inquiry through training, licensing, and beyond. We're here to make sure you and the children in your care have everything you need to succeed.
Make an Impact
Your Gift Changes a Child's Story
Every dollar you give supports keeping families together, foster families, and funding behavioral services.
"Empowering youth and families for life long success" — it starts with your generosity.
Empowering youth and families for life long success.
This is more than our mission statement — it's the promise we make to every child, every family, and every community member who walks through our doors.