An effort is under way to recruit 100 businesses to offer discounts to support foster families in Mesa County.

The Mesa County Department of Human Services joined with Ariel Clinical Services, Kin Connect Child Placement Agency, Project 1.27 and WhimSpire Structured Parenting in the Foster Friendly web and mobile application campaign.

The effort aims to create a community of support for children in foster care. Businesses sign up on the application and offer discounts for foster families and the youth in their care. Businesses will be listed on the app and also receive stickers and other materials identifying their participation.

For more information about the effort, log on to www.fosteradoptmesacounty.org/fosterfriendly.