Harnessing Technology to Transform Foster Care | Ben Sand | TEDxPortland

The largest organizations in the world all use data to make sure they can speak to the right audience for their specific product, service, or cause. So why are we not harnessing data to do the same for local problems like foster care? That’s exactly what Ben Sand thought as well, and he built a company to tackle that exact problem to help meet the needs of the growing foster care system.


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We could not do this without community support. With special thanks to the University of Oregon for their presenting partnership. The world-class stage design and lighting program provided by Meyer Pro Inc and Outlaw Lighting. The incredible legacy bound Event Book provided by Premier Press. Lastly, the brand identity and creative digital craft provided by our Agency of Record - Thesis. All of our Partners and event history can be found at TEDxPortland.com Ben Sand grew up the son of a single mother and one of six siblings living in Spokane, Washington, and always roots for the underdog. Today, Ben is CEO of The Contingent, a national venture nonprofit designed to empower leaders and mobilize communities for the common good. Alongside a robust workforce development portfolio, The Contingent runs Every Child — an initiative spreading across the country to recruit volunteers and foster families to help children in crisis. The organization has won several national awards for the innovative use of technology in the nonprofit sector. Ben is also the author of A Kids Book About White Privilege. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx