All Saints Church Foster Care Project

A family embracing 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