Adding a New Foster

Getting Started

To add a foster, you'll need:

• Their contact information (name, email, phone)
• Their preferences for what animals they can care for

Adding a Foster

1. Go to Fosters in the main menu
2. Click Add a Foster in the top right
3. Fill out the foster form

Form Sections

Foster Information

• Name: The foster's full name (required)
• Email: Contact email address
• Phone: Primary phone number
• Address: Home address (uses address autocomplete)

Main Contact

If someone else will be the main point of contact:

• Name: Contact person's name
• Email: Their email address
• Phone: Their phone number
• Preferred Communication: How they prefer to be contacted (email, phone, text)

Animal Preferences

• Species Preference: What type of animals they can foster (dogs, cats, rabbits, or all)
• Age Categories: Which age groups they're comfortable with - select all that apply (youngest, young, adult, senior)
• Assignment Length: How long they typically foster - select all that apply (short-term, long-term, emergency)
• Capacity: Maximum number of animals they can care for at once (enter a number)

Notes

Any additional information about the foster, such as:

• Experience with special needs animals
• Home environment details
• Schedule or availability notes

Saving the Foster

Once you've filled out the form:

1. Review the information
2. Click Add Foster at the bottom
3. You'll be taken to the foster's profile page

Custom Forms

If your organization has created a custom foster form:

• The fields may be different from those described above
• Required fields will be marked with an asterisk (*)
• Fill out all sections as they appear

What's Next

After adding a foster:

• Assign pets to them from their profile page
• Review and update their information as needed
• Track their foster history and statistics