All Saints Church Foster Care Project
Mission Statement
All Saints Church Foster Care Project provides community education, public policy/advocacy and direct services for
children and youth who have been removed from the care of their parents to the supervision of the state.
The Project recruits and sustains volunteers who serve in public and private agencies or work on special projects
designed to enhance the lives of foster, homeless, transitional and incarcerated children and youth.
For information about
Community Resources for Youth, Current Opportunities,
and Coming Events.
ASC Foster Care Project
Voulnteer Leadership Training Program
Supported in full with funds received from the Pasadena Tournament of
Roses® Foundation. Click below for the training files :
Leadership Training
Manual Session 1
Leadership Training
Manual Session 2
Volunteer
Leadership Training Session I
Volunteer
Leadership Training Session 2
HOLIDAY DONATIONS NEED FOR HOMELESS YOUTH AT MY FRIENDS PLACE
My Friends Place tries to make Christmas special for the homeless young
adults in the Hollywood area by hosting a holiday gala on December 16.
The event's highlight is a presentation of a personalized basket of
gifts to each person attending. You can put some smiles of some faces by
donating to the baskets. Items needed:
MTA Tap Cards (available at Ralph's and transit booths), $5 gift cards
to Target and to fast food restaurants; alarm clocks with batteries;
reusable water bottles and new or gently used sleeping bags.
For information on where to leave donations, contact : inbox@fostercareproject.org
PCC WANTS VOLUNTEERS TO BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS
For many of the youth who have left the foster care system and are now
struggle to get an education, the holiday season can be a very lonely
time. Foster Care Education and the Independent Living Programs at PCC
are hosting their annual holiday party for these PCC youth on Tuesday,
December 20, 6-9 p.m. at the college's community center. If you would
like to help out, volunteers are needed for set up and to organize the
games.
Food donations are also needed.
For information about drop-off or collection, contact : inbox@fostercareproject.org
FIVE ACRES NEEDS EVENING VOLUNTEER CARE FOR INFANTS
Five Acres is still looking for more volunteers to provide infant care
during foster parent training. These are evening meetings, once weekday
a month from 6-8 p.m. This is a special opportunity to help foster
parents and children, as well as to learn about Five Acres and its
volunteer opportunities. If you're a parent, grandparent or "favorite
aunt," you're qualified --- and needed!
For more information, contact : inbox@fostercareproject.org
ITEMS NEEDED FOR A YOUNG ADULT'S NEW HOME
My Friends Place has successfully referred a young woman to a permanent
supportive housing program in Pasadena. She just moved in on
Tuesday and is working to adjust to her new surroundings. In order to
make her more comfortable, she could use some donations including: a
space heater, twin-sized quilt and blanket, two thick curtain panels
(24-36" wide), curtain rods, small laundry basket and plastic hangers.
For information on donations and pick-up, contact: inbox@fostercareproject.org
VIP IS HAVING A PARTY AND NEEDS VOLUNTEER HELP
Help spread joy this holiday season at VIP! The Violence Intervention
Program is hosting its annual holiday party at its offices in East LA on
Friday, December 16th, 4-6 p.m, for youth who are survivors of abuse.
Volunteers are needed to help children enjoy arts and crafts, games, and
face painting. Help is also needed for serving punch and cookies and
organizing kids for pictures with Santa! This is an amazing event filled
with lots of joy and smiles.
If you would like to volunteer, please email : inbox@fostercareproject.org
BE AN ANGEL AND PICK A NAME FROM THE FOSTER CARE ANGEL TREE
Give a gift to a foster child who might not receive any other gifts this
Christmas. Come by Regas House at All Saints Church, or stop by the FCP
Table at the Alternative Christmas Market on Sunday, December 4, choose
a tag from the Christmas tree and sign up. Bring back the WRAPPED gift
by Sunday December 16th.
Volunteers are also needed Sunday, December 18 to collect late arrival
and prepare them for distribution.
Imagine a Christmas Gift for Every Child! Please make the Angel Tree
part of your Christmas tradition.
For more information, contact : inbox@fostercareproject.org