HELP FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FIRES

All of us at Foster Care Project extend heartfelt greetings to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires. As recovery efforts get underway, our Adopt a Child Advocate Caseworker (ACAC) Program is working to link affected families to helpful and sustaining resources. To date, we are aware of three families on the caseload of one of our "adopted" DCFS caseworkers who have lost their homes. In addition, we have multiple families whose employment status has been upended by the tragedy.

If you are able to help, we are seeking grocery store gift cards (Ralph's, Vons, Pavilions, Target) in any amount; diapers (sizes 1 - 5); and hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, hairbrushes, shampoo, and body wash).

HELP PARENTS AND CHILDREN BE REUNITED AS A FAMILY: ATTEND THE UPCOMING COACH MONITOR TRAINING ON JANUARY 25 AND FEBRUARY 1

Become a trained volunteer coach monitor and provide court-ordered supervised family visits so that children, removed from the care of their parents, can visit their parents in a family-friendly setting filled with toys, games, books, and art materials. These visits are an essential service to increase the family's chances for reunification and reduce the children's anxiety while in out-of-home placement. The visits will take place in an agency setting that provides strict health and safety protocols to protect the coach monitor and the families in Pasadena, South Pasadena, El Sereno, and Glendale.