Foster Statuses
- Active: Approved and able to receive assignments.
- In Training: In training and able to receive assignments.
- Pending: Application awaiting review.
- Inactive: Archived or no longer actively fostering.
- Blocked: Ineligible to foster.
- Suspended: Temporarily restricted.
- Denied: Denied record retained for reference.
Change Status
- Open the foster profile.
- Click the status in the identity header.
- Choose the new status.
- Add notes when required.
- Click Update Status.
The dialog shows warnings for restrictive changes. Saved status notes appear in the left rail and status changes appear in Activity.
Assignment Eligibility
Only Active and In Training fosters can receive new assignments. A status change does not end an existing placement; use End foster, Transfer, or edit the assignment separately.
Archive a foster only after they no longer have current pets.
Pending Applications
Pending records also show the application alert:
- Approve changes the foster to Active.
- Decline changes the foster to Denied.
The status dialog stays available for a pending foster, so you can also approve by choosing Active or In Training there.
Linked Adopter Status
Blocking a foster who has a linked adopter role can apply the corresponding restriction to that adopter record. Other role statuses are managed independently.