Chapter 03 · Our technology
GoodSam: where real needs meet real neighbors.
GoodSam is a community care app. Foster families post practical needs; nearby volunteers, churches, and businesses answer them — quickly, safely, and with dignity on both sides.
If your family needs support
Asking for help shouldn't feel like a second job.
- Post a need in about a minute — a meal, a ride, supplies, a hand with the house.
- You stay in control: you choose what to post and whose help to accept.
- Helpers are screened, and sensitive roles require background checks.
- Always free for families. No strings, no bill, no judgment.
If you want to help
Turn “let me know if you need anything” into action.
- See specific, real needs from foster families near you.
- Claim one with a tap — give time, goods, or a skill you already have.
- Serve solo, or alongside your church, workplace, or community group.
- Watch your impact add up — hours served and needs met, tracked in the app.
Safety first
Built so families can say yes with confidence.
Screened helpers
Verified volunteer profiles, with background checks through a national screening provider required for roles closest to children and families.
Verified organizations
Churches, nonprofits, and businesses are vetted before they coordinate care for families through the platform.
Privacy by default
Families control what they share. Personal information is protected and never sold.
Where GoodSam is today
Live on the web. Mobile on the way.
- Web app — live now at goodsam.help
- iPhone & Android apps — in development, coming soon
- Social channels — launching alongside the mobile apps
Want to know the moment mobile apps launch? Request info and we'll keep you posted.
Common questions
Yes. GoodSam is free for foster families and for the volunteers who help them. The Foundation and its partners carry the cost of the platform so that help never comes with a bill.
