About Us

iFoster’s Dream Factory is a “For Us, By Us” social enterprise that employs foster youth to solve problems while providing them with the training, credentials and work experience they need to secure jobs and build careers in the circular economy, mental health and social services. Building on iFoster’s award-winning AmeriCorps program, which the Administration for Children and Families has evaluated as a promising practice for foster youth employment, 1,000 foster youth will graduate to self-sustaining professional jobs over the next 3 years, achieving their dreams and positively impacting their peers.

 

Turning Climate Crisis into Careers

The United States faces a mounting textile waste crisis, with 11.3 million tons of waste generated annually, driven by fast fashion and the disposal of 8 million plush toys. Synthetic materials like polyester can take up to 500 years to decompose, with California alone spending $99 million annually on textile waste management.

California's Senate Bill 707, the "Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024," introduces the first U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for textiles, shifting waste management costs from taxpayers to producers. This legislation mandates a systemic overhaul of the clothing, footwear, and plush toy industries to combat the environmental impact of these products.

Within this crisis, a corrective action plan lies in opportunity. Opportunity for new career paths and entrepreneurial businesses that reap economic benefits from a new, environmentally friendly way of doing business.

 

 

Re-Made in America

iFoster ReMade is a “For Us, By Us” social enterprise that employs foster youth to solve our climate crisis, build their skills and career paths in the rapidly emerging circular economy, and support their peers.

 

 

 

 

ReMade Academy Program Model