Amy Vale is the founder of For the Cubs, a company providing quality essentials for young children while supporting kids in foster care. Motivated by her experience as a foster parent, Amy transitioned from a successful marketing career with brands like Spotify and charity:water to entrepreneurship, to launch For the Cubs. After undergoing foster care training, Amy knew she found a gap in the market. For the Cubs’ hero product, Percy—a weighted plush bear named after her late grandfather—embodies Amy’s mission to provide comfort and belonging to every child.
Through the highs and heartbreaks, one foster mom learned that love isn’t about permanence—it’s about showing up, creating safety and making space for healing.