We have created this privacy policy to demonstrate our commitment to protecting your privacy and the information you provide to us.

Legal Disclaimer:

The FosterPower app provides access to information on the benefits, protections, and legal rights of children in Florida’s foster care system. Browse topics to learn about going to court, independent living, medical and mental health, education, placement, protections for LGBTQ+ youth, monetary allowance, immigration, and more.

FosterPower is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official representative of any government agency or organization. FosterPower contains information based on the law, using publicly available sources listed below to provide general information, but it is not an official legal or government service. If you need official government support or legal advice, please consult directly with a licensed attorney or appropriate government entity.

Sources include:

• Florida Statutes: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/
• Florida Administrative Code: https://www.flrules.org/
• Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure: https://www.flcourts.gov/content/download/217911/file/Florida-Rules-of-Juvenile-Procedure.pdf
• U.S. Code: https://uscode.house.gov/
• Code of Federal Regulations: https://www.ecfr.gov/
• U.S. Constitution: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: https://www.uscis.gov/
• Relevant case law

When applicable, information within the app includes a section titled “The Law” that provides the direct source of the law used to create the information. FosterPower was created to help you understand your benefits, protections, and legal rights as a child in foster care in Florida. If you think your rights are being violated, you should talk to an attorney. FosterPower contains information based on the law, and an attorney can help you figure out if the law is not being followed. The information in FosterPower is here to give you legal information and not legal advice. We cannot promise the information will apply to your specific situation. If you have further questions about your benefits, protections, or legal rights in foster care, please contact an attorney.FosterPower is a program created and managed by Bay Area Legal Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm in Tampa, Florida.

If you received an email from us

We will only communicate with you if you are a supporter who has previously provided Bay Area Legal Services with your email address and authorized future mailings, or if you have registered with us or donated to us.

How we protect your privacy

We use security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of data our system uses.

Sharing and usage

We will never share, sell, or rent your personal information without your advance permission unless required by law. Information you submit to us will only be available to Bay Area Legal Services employees who maintain it to contact you or send you emails based on your request for information or to contracted third parties who provide services relating to our communications with you. User data is not shared with government entities unless explicitly stated.

Links to other sites

We may provide links to third-party websites on our website. We are not responsible for the content or information collection practices of those sites. The privacy policies of third-party sites may differ from our policy. Please read any third-party site’s privacy policy before providing any personal information.

Information We Collect

• Your email address

We use this information to create and manage your account, personalize your experience, and communicate with you. If you are under the age of 13, you may not create an account on FosterPower. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
User data is not shared with government entities unless explicitly stated.

Who may create an account?

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account; however, children of all ages may use the Service.

Permission by Parent or Guardian

If you are under 13, you represent that you have your parent or guardian’s permission to use the Service. Please have them read this Agreement with you. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a user under the age of 13, by allowing your child to use the Service, you are subject to the terms of this Agreement and responsible for your child’s activity on the Service.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or comments about this notice, how Bay Area Legal Services collects and uses your information, your choices and rights regarding such use, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Phone: (800) 625-2257
Email: fosterpower@bals.org
Mailing Address:
ATTN: FosterPower
Bay Area Legal Services
1302 N 19th Street
Suite 400
Tampa, FL 33605