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Implementation Timeline

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Thank you for joining the National Kitten College Program. We look forward to supporting your organization in becoming a leader in neonatal kitten care and building healthier, more compassionate communities for our most vulnerable feline friends.

Planning & Preparation

  • Secure leadership buy-in and identify a program champion
  • Outline goals: save rates, foster numbers, data collection, etc.
  • Draft budget (supplies, staff time, training, veterinary care)
  • Establish partnerships (local shelters, vet clinics, universities)
  • Market the program to your community – utilize your Board of Directors
  • Promote with local media networks and social media
  • Beginning training and recruiting fosters
  • Order or request donations of necessary supplies

Program Development

  • Decide on structure: nursery-based, foster-based, or hybrid
  • Develop written SOPs and protocols aligned with HQHV Kitten Care
  • Classify fosters
  • Designate foster mentors
  • Alert area rescues and shelters; encourage collaboration
  • Create training modules for fosters, staff, and volunteers
  • Identify data metrics and set up a system for collection/tracking

Recruitment & Training

  • Recruit fosters through outreach campaigns, orientations, and social media
  • Train staff and fosters in bottle-feeding, sanitation, and emergency care
  • Launch onboarding systems & outreach platform
  • Build foster support systems (hotlines, supply hubs, mentorship)

Soft Launch

  • Start slowly to test systems
  • Track outcomes, troubleshoot protocols, and refine workflows
  • Gather feedback from fosters and staff
  • Begin sharing program updates publicly to generate excitement

Full Launch

  • Scale up to intended capacity (nursery or foster placements)
  • Promote the program publicly with branding, media, and events
  • Celebrate milestones and early success stories
  • Offer ongoing education for fosters (advanced classes, webinars)

Sustainability & Growth (Ongoing)

  • Regularly update protocols with latest research
  • Report outcomes to stakeholders and funders
  • Expand partnerships (vet clinics, shelters & rescues, NKC network)
  • Apply for grants and seek long-term funding

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