Member Spotlight
Kim Trainer
Tri-County BPW Member
Fostering the Family
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-787-6003
Email: kim@fosteringthefamily.org
What do you and your business do?
My name is Kim Trainer and I am a co- founder of Fostering the Family and the current CEO. Our non profit is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children in the SC foster care system. We currently are unlike any other non profit in the state in that we work with families to make sure they are well supported and can provide a safe and loving home for the child and/ or children in their care. We primarily work with local churches to step into the child welfare system to make a difference. Responsible Families who are supported is what makes a lasting impact. We are not all called to foster, but we are all called to do something.
Whether that is making a meal 1x a month, mentoring, babysitting, helping with house work or simply praying- there is a place for everyone. Additionally, we have an online portal to meet tangible needs BEFORE a family disrupts because of poverty. If we can keep children out of the system, every community wins. If left to no one stepping in, 50% of these children will be homeless, 50% incarcerated and up to 70% sex trafficked. Fostering the Family provides a roadmap for church and community members to get involved to help families systemically- ultimately impacting the lives of children!
If applicable, what products and/or services does your business offer and do you have any specials or promotions tp share?
Join our newsletter at fosteringthefamily.org
Join our tangible needs portal at fosteringthefamily.org
How long have you been a BPW member?
1 1/2 years
What is a fun, surprising or unique fact about you?
I have 2 sets of twin grandchildren! 7 Grands in All, but 2 sets of twins- 4 year old boys and 3 month old girls.