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September 5 - 8

PROJECT 188

US National Emergency Call Center for Adoptees & Foster Care Individuals

Mission & Vision

To provide adoptees and foster care individuals across the United States with 24/7 emergency support, protection from exploitation, and direct access to resources for housing, education, adoption processes, and mental health services.

A nation where no foster youth or adoptee feels alone, unsafe, or unsupported—and where the cycle of vulnerability leading to homelessness or trafficking is broken.

Executive Summary

The National Emergency Call Center for Adoptees & Foster Care Individuals (“Project 188”) is a 24/7 nationwide hotline and mobile app designed to provide immediate crisis support, advocacy, and resources for current and former foster youth, adoptees, and families.

Every year, 20% of young adults aging out of foster care face homelessness or sex trafficking, creating a national emergency. This call center will serve as a lifeline, connecting vulnerable individuals to mental health professionals, housing resources, legal advocacy, and adoption/foster care education.

Operating as a nonprofit or church ministry, Project 788 will combine crisis intervention with a centralized databaseand mobile application to ensure all adoptees and foster care individuals have equitable access to support, regardless of state.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES
24/7 EMERGENCY HOTLINE 188

Staffed by trained crisis responders (Social workers, Therapists, Peer Mentors)    

Nationwide TOLL-FREE Number

Immediate support for Housing Crisis, Trafficking Risks, Mental Health Emergencies     

 

MOBILE APP & CENTRALIZED DATABASE

Resource database by state (housing, adoption agencies, foster care offices).
Secure chat function for silent crisis calls.
“Adoption Navigator” portal: helps families understand adoption/foster requirements by state.                                               Database for partner organizations and collaborators.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Collaboration with shelters, anti-trafficking groups, child protective services, adoption agencies, and faith-based organizations.

TARGET BENEFICIARIES

Primary: Adoptees, foster care youth aging out, at-risk foster youth. Secondary: Adoptive/foster parents, families considering adoption.
Tertiary: Policymakers, advocacy groups, social workers, ministries, and nonprofits seeking centralized support systems.

COLLABORATORS & STAKEHOLDERS

Federal Agencies: ACF (Administration for Children & Families), SAMHSA, HUD (housing).
Nonprofits: Casey Family Programs, AdoptUSKids, National Foster Youth Institute.

Faith-Based Partners: Churches & ministries supporting vulnerable youth. Tech Partners: Twilio.org, Google for Nonprofits, Microsoft for Startups. Advocates: Adoptee-led organizations, foster care alumni networks.

MARKETING AND BRANDING STRATEGIES 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Partner with adoption agencies, foster care organizations, schools, churches, and social workers to spread awareness. Provide flyers, brochures, and digital toolkits for professionals to give to youth and families.

SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS

Use storytelling: share real voices (anonymously if needed).
Themes: “I belong,” “I am heard,” “I am safe.”
Leverage hashtags: #Belonging788 #AdopteeSupport #FosterCareHope

MARKETING AND BRANDING STRATEGIES 

INFLUENCER & ADVOCATE PARTNERSHIPS

Collaborate with adoptee advocates, foster care alumni, and thought leaders. Encourage them to share the hotline number and message.

AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

Tie launches or pushes to key dates:
National Adoption Awareness Month (November) Foster Care Awareness Month (May)
World Mental Health Day (October)

MARKETING AND BRANDING STRATEGIES 

PRESS & MEDIA

Issue press releases to newspapers, adoption/foster care magazines, and nonprofit newsletters. Pitch human-interest stories highlighting why the call center saves lives.

FUNDRAISING & PARTNERSHIPS

Brand the call center as a national movement, not just a service.
Use crowdfunding platforms with messaging like: “Be the voice that answers their call.”
Build corporate sponsorships with companies that support mental health and youth initiatives

GRASSROOTS MARKETING

Create bracelets, t-shirts, stickers with hotline number & message of belonging. Partner with schools, universities, and events to distribute them. 

FINANCIAL PLAN

STARTUP COSTS

Call Center Infrastructure (tech, VOIP, secure servers): $500,000
Mobile App Development: $300,000
Staffing & Training (first year): $2,000,000
Legal & Compliance (nonprofit registration, FCC hotline licensing): $100,000 Marketing & Outreach: $250,000

Total Initial Funding Need: ≈ $3.15 Million

ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS

Salaries & Benefits (staff, counselors, management): $2.5M Tech & App Maintenance: $250k
Marketing & Community Outreach: $200k
Insurance, Legal, Admin: $150k

Total Annual Budget: ≈ $3M

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

Incorporate as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or church ministry.
FCC licensing for short-code “788” hotline.
HIPAA compliance for handling sensitive data.
Background checks for all crisis counselors.
Partnership agreements with state agencies for data-sharing and re referrals.

MARKETING & AWARENESS 

National launch campaign: "No Foster Youth Alone".

Partnerships with Schools, Adoption Agencies and Foster Care Organizations. 

Social Media + Influencer Campaigns (Adoptee Voices, Foster Care Advocates).

Church & Community Outreach Events 

Celebrity Ambassadors to raise visibility 

IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP

YEAR 1:

Incorporate nonprofit, secure 501(c)(3) status. Fundraise initial $3M.
Develop hotline infrastructure + pilot app.
Build partnerships with 10 states for beta launch.

YEAR 2-3:

Expand hotline nationwide.
Scale app to include all 50 states. Secure ongoing federal funding + private partnerships.

YEAR 4-5:

Launch “Adoption Navigator” fully integrated across states.
Expand services to international adoptee crisis support.

MEASURING IMPACT

Key Metrics:

Number of calls answered monthly.                                                                                                                                                               Number of crisis interventions prevented (homelessness, trafficking).

Key Metrics:

App downloads and active users.                                                                                                                                                               Successful adoption/foster placements supported via database.
Mental health referrals completed.

REPORTING:

Annual impact report shared with funders, partners, and government agencies.

CONCLUSION

An emergency call center dedicated to adoptees and foster care individuals provides a safe, compassionate, and trauma- informed space where voices can be heard, crises can be de- escalated, and lives can be redirected toward healing. Unlike general hotlines, this center addresses the unique challenges of identity, belonging, abandonment, trauma, and abuse that adoptees and foster youth often carry.

By operating 24/7, it ensures that no one feels alone in their darkest moments—whether they are dealing with mental health struggles, abuse, identity crises, or suicidal thoughts.

Ultimately, this initiative is not just about crisis management —it is about restoring hope, fostering belonging, and creating a national safety net that affirms every adoptee and foster individual’s worth and humanity.

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Advancing Healing, Belonging, and Human Dignity Through Global Action

At Love Fulfilling You, our mission to support adoptees and foster care individuals is deeply aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Our work addresses early separation trauma, social inequality, mental health, and community resilience—creating long-term impact for individuals and society.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development

Our mission is built on collaboration.

Our contribution:

  • Partnerships with nonprofits, UN-aligned organizations, and communities

  • Shared knowledge, resources, and collective action

  • Scalable, sustainable solutions

Impact:
Broader reach and long-term systemic change.

OUR COMMITMENT:

We believe healing is a human right.
By restoring belonging, dignity, and unconditional love, we contribute to a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Early separation trauma affects mental, emotional, and physical health across a lifetime.


Our contribution:

  • Trauma-informed healing and nervous-system regulation

  • Emotional well-being and stress reduction

  • Support for survivors of abuse, abandonment, and displacement


Impact:

Improved mental health, emotional stability, and long-term well-being.
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SDG 4: Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning

Trauma and instability often disrupt learning and self-confidence.


Our contribution:

  • Psychoeducation on trauma, attachment, and identity

  • Life skills, self-leadership, and emotional literacy

  • Empowerment through knowledge and self-awareness

 


Impact:


Increased confidence, learning capacity, and lifelong growth.

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SDG 5: Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Women and girls in foster care and adoption systems face heightened risk of abuse, exploitation, and trafficking.

Our contribution:

  • Healing support for survivors of sexual and domestic violence

  • Empowerment of women through self-worth, voice, and leadership

  • Safe spaces for expression and restoration


Impact:

Greater safety, agency, and empowerment for women and girls.

Sustainable Development Goals

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SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Adoptees and foster care individuals often experience systemic exclusion and lack of access to specialized support.

Our contribution:

  • Inclusive, culturally sensitive healing programs

  • Advocacy for marginalized and displaced individuals

  • Addressing invisible trauma and identity loss


Impact:

Greater equity, inclusion, and opportunity.Greater equity, inclusion, and opportunity.
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SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

Youth aging out of foster care face a high risk of homelessness and instability.

Our contribution:

  • Early intervention and emotional support

  • Community-based healing and belonging

  • Vision for emergency call centers and support systems


Impact:

Stronger, safer communities with reduced homelessness.
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SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Unhealed trauma fuels cycles of violence, instability, and marginalization.

Our contribution:


  • Emotional regulation and conflict-reduction tools

  • Support navigating institutions with dignity

  • Trauma-informed leadership and advocacy


Impact:

Greater social cohesion, trust, and peace.

Collaborators

Our collaborators are not just speakers — they are lived-experience leaders, healers, advocates, and change-makers who understand what it means to turn pain into purpose.

Each collaborator brings a unique voice, professional expertise, and personal story that speaks directly to the heart of healing, belonging, and transformation. They are chosen not for popularity, but for integrity, depth, and impact.

Why Hear From Them

Our audience deserves more than theory. They deserve truth, compassion, and wisdom grounded in real life.

These speakers:

Understand trauma, identity, and resilience from the inside out


Speak with authenticity, humility, and purpose


Offer practical tools alongside emotional insight


Create spaces where people feel seen, safe, and understood


Shared Theme

While each collaborator brings their own lens, all talks are united by a common thread:

Healing early wounds. Restoring belonging. Reclaiming identity. Empowering lives through unconditional love.

Topics may include:

Trauma-informed healing and nervous system regulation


Adoption and foster care lived experience


Identity, belonging, and self-worth


Overcoming adversity and breaking generational cycles


Leadership born from resilience


Purpose-driven living and service


What Makes Them Unique

What sets our collaborators apart is not just what they teach, but who they are.

They don’t speak at people — they speak with them.
They don’t offer quick fixes — they offer truth, presence, and hope.
They don’t bypass pain — they honor it and transform it.

Together, these voices form a collective that reflects the heart of our mission:
No one heals alone. And every story matters.

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Ranjanna Mariia Hvenegaard
CEO & Founder of The Return™ 
Mission & Vision
Ranjanna Mariia Hvenegaard is the founder of Love Fulfilling You and the creator of The Return™ ecosystem, supporting adoptees, foster care individuals, and women impacted by early separation and violence through structured, trauma-informed work that prioritizes dignity, safety, and autonomy.
Her mission aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, contributing to wellbeing, reduced inequality, and community resilience by restoring belonging and self-trust without dependency.
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