Foster Charitable Trust

Services

Education, coordination, and access pathways

Service descriptions reflect the Trust’s stated scope. The Trust does not provide regulated financial, legal, or medical services.

Service posture

The Trust states that services focus on education, resource aggregation, and access coordination. The Trust states that it does not deliver third-party services directly and does not guarantee outcomes.

Service areas

Core service categories

Service areas are presented through education, navigation support, and lawful access coordination.

Benefits literacy and navigation

Education on eligibility concepts, required documentation, and application pathways for public benefits and resources.

Financial education and consumer protection

Education focused on budgeting, risk awareness, and consumer protection resources.

Credit education and reporting access

Education on credit topics and access to reporting tools through independent, regulated providers.

Emergency assistance pathways

Navigation support to identify lawful emergency assistance pathways and community resources when available.

Housing and homeownership education

Education on housing programs, responsible homeownership, and eligibility documentation.

Education and workforce transition

Education on planning and coordination of workforce transition resources.

Health and wellness access coordination

Navigation assistance to connect with lawful health and wellness resources.

Fitness and lifestyle partnerships

Access coordination for independent fitness and lifestyle partners when available.

Legal information and referral access

Legal information resources and referrals to independent legal aid or counsel.

Peer and professional network access

Structured connections to peer and professional networks where available.

Public engagement

Find your representatives and public offices

Use the official directories below to identify federal, state, and local officials. Contact methods vary by office and may include official contact forms, office phone numbers, and mailing addresses as published by those offices.

Official directory (all levels)

USA.gov provides a centralized directory for federal, state, and local elected officials.

usa.gov/elected-officials

Federal representatives

State leadership

Local government

Use official pages to locate:

Official contact forms
Office phone numbers
Office mailing addresses
Public email addresses (when published)

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Accountability

Independent reporting and oversight channels

Non-partisan, lawful reporting channels for oversight and accountability.

Primary channel — GAO FraudNet

GAO FraudNet accepts reports of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds, provides online, phone, and mail reporting options, and notes that reporters may remain anonymous.

gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/fraud

Alternate channel — Inspectors General directory

Use the Inspectors General directory to locate agency hotlines and oversight offices.

ignet.gov/content/inspectors-general-directory

Submissions must comply with applicable law. Do not submit classified material, prohibited personal data, or information restricted by court order or nondisclosure.

We do not question integrity, and the same restraint is given in return under palpable penalty. We will, however, uphold those who reinforce accountability. Unfortunately, integrity cannot exist without robust accountability. The Trust states that its professional experience has shown that those who would operate without integrity are often of such a constitution that the very prospect of accountability sends said bad actors into denial, deflection, delay, obfuscation, and withdrawal i.e. the common retreat behaviors. Operational note: “Integrity does not retreat. Only those without it do.”-Unknown

Public resources

Representative public datasets

The resources below are publicly available and independently maintained. They are provided for reference and should be verified directly with each source.

Federal VA Resources

Federal benefits and services portals maintained by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

VA Benefits and Services Overview

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Overview of VA benefit areas and services.
Link: https://department.va.gov/
Disclaimer: Public information; verify eligibility and requirements directly with VA.

VA Education and Training Benefits

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Education and training benefit information and tools.
Link: https://www.va.gov/education
Disclaimer: Public information; benefit availability varies by eligibility.

GI Bill Comparison Tool

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Compare schools and GI Bill education benefits.
Link: https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
Disclaimer: Public information; always confirm current program details with VA.

VA Home Loans

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Home loan benefit information and guidance.
Link: https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/
Disclaimer: Loans are provided by independent lenders; terms and eligibility vary.

VA Homeless Programs

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Housing and homelessness assistance programs.
Link: https://www.va.gov/homeless/for_homeless_veterans.asp
Disclaimer: Program availability and eligibility vary by location.

National Resource Directory (NRD)

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Resource directory for Veterans and families.
Link: https://www.va.gov/HEALTHEQUITY/National_Resource_Directory.asp
Disclaimer: Listings are maintained by NRD; verify services directly with providers.

Veteran Service Organizations (Independent)

Independent veteran organizations listed for reference. The Trust is not affiliated with these organizations.

The American Legion

Source: The American Legion
Jurisdiction: United States (Non-governmental)
Scope: Veteran membership organization and public resources.
Link: https://www.legion.org/
Disclaimer: Independent organization; services and eligibility are set by the organization.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Source: VFW
Jurisdiction: United States (Non-governmental)
Scope: Veteran membership organization and public resources.
Link: https://www.vfw.org/
Disclaimer: Independent organization; services and eligibility are set by the organization.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Source: DAV
Jurisdiction: United States (Non-governmental)
Scope: Veteran membership organization and public resources.
Link: https://www.dav.org/
Disclaimer: Independent organization; services and eligibility are set by the organization.

Education Benefits and Planning

Federal education benefits and public tools to research schools and programs.

VA Education and Training Benefits

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: VA education benefit information and applications.
Link: https://www.va.gov/education
Disclaimer: Public information; eligibility is determined by VA.

GI Bill Comparison Tool

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Compare education benefits by school.
Link: https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
Disclaimer: Public information; always confirm current program details with VA.

College Navigator

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Search accredited institutions and programs.
Link: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Disclaimer: Public information; confirm program eligibility directly with schools.

Housing Programs

Federal housing and housing stability programs for Veterans and their families.

HUD-VASH

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Housing vouchers with supportive services for eligible Veterans.
Link: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/hcv/vash
Disclaimer: Program availability varies by public housing authority.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Housing stability services for eligible Veterans and families.
Link: https://www.va.gov/homeless/SSVF/ssvf-overview/
Disclaimer: Services are delivered by local grantees; eligibility varies.

VA Homeless Programs

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Programs addressing homelessness among Veterans.
Link: https://www.va.gov/homeless/for_homeless_veterans.asp
Disclaimer: Program availability and eligibility vary by location.

VA Home Loans

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Home loan benefit information and guidance.
Link: https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/
Disclaimer: Loans are provided by independent lenders; terms and eligibility vary.

Employment and Transition Resources

Federal transition and employment resources for Veterans and separating service members.

DOL Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS)

Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Employment and training resources for Veterans.
Link: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets
Disclaimer: Public information; program access varies by eligibility.

Find a Job (VETS Resource Hub)

Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Employment resource links and tools for Veterans.
Link: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/veterans/findajob
Disclaimer: External links lead to independent sites and programs.

Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Transition resources for separating service members and spouses.
Link: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap
Disclaimer: Program access is coordinated through DoD and partner agencies.

My Next Move for Veterans

Source: U.S. Department of Labor / O*NET
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Career exploration tool for Veterans.
Link: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/
Disclaimer: Public tool; outcomes depend on user inputs and local opportunities.

USAJOBS Veterans Hiring Path

Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (USAJOBS)
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Federal hiring path guidance for Veterans.
Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Disclaimer: Eligibility is determined by federal hiring authorities.

Crisis Resources

Immediate support resources maintained by federal and national providers.

Veterans Crisis Line

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Crisis support for Veterans and their families.
Link: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/call/
Disclaimer: For crisis support only. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Source: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Jurisdiction: United States (National)
Scope: Crisis support for people in distress.
Link: https://988lifeline.org/
Disclaimer: If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or local emergency services.

Consumer Protection Resources

Federal consumer protection and military-focused financial readiness resources.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Consumer finance education and complaint resources.
Link: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
Disclaimer: Public information; complaints are handled by the CFPB.

Military Consumer

Source: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Financial readiness and fraud prevention resources for military families.
Link: https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/
Disclaimer: Public information; verify current resources directly on the site.

Civic Contact and Oversight

Official directories for contacting elected officials and oversight offices.

Find and Contact Elected Officials

Source: USA.gov
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal, State, Local)
Scope: Directory for federal, state, and local elected officials.
Link: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
Disclaimer: Contact methods vary by office; use the official pages for current details.

U.S. House — Find Your Representative

Source: U.S. House of Representatives
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: ZIP code lookup to identify your U.S. House representative.
Link: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
Disclaimer: Official contact details are maintained by each member office.

U.S. Senate — Contacting Senators

Source: U.S. Senate
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Contact options and directories for U.S. Senators.
Link: https://www.senate.gov/senators/How_to_correspond_senators.htm
Disclaimer: Contact methods are managed by each Senate office.

State Governors Directory

Source: USA.gov
Jurisdiction: United States (State)
Scope: Directory for state governors and the D.C. mayor.
Link: https://www.usa.gov/state-governor
Disclaimer: Contact information is maintained by each governor’s office.

State Legislature Websites

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress)
Jurisdiction: United States (State/Territory)
Scope: Links to official state and territorial legislature websites.
Link: https://www.congress.gov/state-legislature-websites
Disclaimer: Use the official legislature site for member contact details.

Local Governments by State

Source: USA.gov
Jurisdiction: United States (Local)
Scope: Directory of local government contacts by state.
Link: https://www.usa.gov/local-governments
Disclaimer: Local contact information varies by jurisdiction.

GAO FraudNet

Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Report fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds.
Link: https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/fraud
Disclaimer: Reports must comply with applicable law and submission rules.

Inspectors General Directory

Source: Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Jurisdiction: United States (Federal)
Scope: Directory of federal Offices of Inspector General and hotlines.
Link: https://www.ignet.gov/content/inspectors-general-directory
Disclaimer: Use the appropriate OIG hotline for the relevant agency.