American Foster Futures was formed in Oakland, California, with its principal office in Dallas, TX. From the start, AFF has focused on two levers for change: advocating for state tuition waiver programs modeled after Texas, and delivering housing, education, and aging-out support for foster youth nationwide.
The Board of Directors convenes for the first time, drafts the bylaws, and finalizes the organization’s purpose and vision.
American Foster Futures is formed in Oakland, California, and officially incorporated as a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, with a national mission from day one.
AFF is approved by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Foundation Farms is established in Dallas, Texas, focusing on modular microgreens development for American Foster Futures.
The AFF website is fully developed and live to the world.
Foundation Farms produces its inaugural crop, which included red-veined sorrel, pea tendril, purple radish, Triton radish, cilantro, basil, and arugula.
The AFF Action phone app is completed and submitted to the Apple Developer Program for final approval.
First campaign organizing begins in South Carolina, Louisiana, and Ohio, including support for SCFirst’s Fostering Futures Act (Senate Bill 0824 / S.824) in South Carolina.
AFF launches the Foster Youth Vehicle Access (Texas) campaign, modeled on Louisiana House Bill 575, to prioritize surplus state vehicles for foster youth who need reliable transportation.