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BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING SPREE FOR FOSTER
CHILDREN Give a foster child the opportunity to participate in a shopping spree for back-to-school clothes.  FCP and its Adopt a Child Abuse Case Worker (ACAC) Program are sponsoring a shopping spree at Target for 20 school-aged foster children.
Adult volunteers are needed to accompany the children into the Pasadena Target store early on
Saturday Morning, July 31 Each volunteer will be matched with a child and will receive a $200 gift card to help that child purchase new shoes and clothes. Its lots of fun to help the kids with their choices! Contact: inbox@fostercareproject.org Your Contribution will help put a smile on a young student's face. In addition, financial donations are greatly appreciated. If you are able to help with a donation, please make out a check to New Vision Partners (tax deductible) and note "FCP shopping spree" on the memo line. Mail your check to Beverly Jones, 1917 Woodlyn Road, Pasadena, CA 91106. |
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JUVENILE COURT NEEDS VOLUNTEER EDUCATIONAL
ADVOCATES Training scheduled for July 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are numerous youth in our probation and foster care systems who have no parent capable of advocating for them in educational matters. In these cases, the juvenile court appoints volunteer "holders of education rights," who serves in place of a parent for the purposes of a youth's educational rights. The holder does not act as an attorney, nor does he or she have to be a litigator. The time commitment for each volunteer is one school year. Any geographic limitations the volunteer may have will be taken into account. Training for the role of holder of education rights will be held at the Offices of Public Counsel, 610 South Ardmore Ave., Los Angeles. The time commitment for each volunteer is one school year. Any geographical limitations the volunteer may have will be taken into account. Contact:
inbox@fostercareproject.org
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VIP NEEDS BACK-TO-SCHOOL-BACKPACK-STUFFERS The East LA-based Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is seeking volunteers in mid-August to help stuff back-to-school backpacks for over 300 children who have been victims of abuse or are in the foster care system. This is a great one- time event for busy volunteers and those who want to get to know VIP. Back packs will be dispersed August 26, so VIP needs volunteers in the weeks leading up to that day to help stuff donated supplies into backpacks. Exact date and times are flexible throughout mid-August, so please express your interest now and VIP will get back to you. Contact:
inbox@fostercareproject.org
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VIP WANTS MALE MENTORS VIP is always looking for male mentors, at least 21 years of age who are able to give a one-year commitment. Mentors meet with their mentees twice a month for fun and educational outings or just to hang out at VIP. Contact: inbox@fostercareproject.org |
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MY FRIEND’S PLACE NEEDS VET FOR PETS OF
HOMELESS YOUTH My Friend’s Place, a drop-in center in Hollywood that provides services for homeless youth and young adults, is looking for veterinarians who are willing to provide basic care for clients' beloved pets. For many of these young adults, their animals are their most important friends and they care passionately about their welfare. Pet care would be greatly appreciated -- whether it's a one-time-only vaccination center, a weekly visit from a veterinarian, or even a "vet sponsor" who can take an animal for a check-up at a local vet clinic. If you have ideas on how to help these furry friends, My Friend’s Place wants to hear from you. Contact: inbox@fostercareproject.org |
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HILLSIDES NEEDS TUTORS FOR SCHOOL YEAR Hillsides is recruiting volunteer tutors for the coming school year (September through May). Tutors are asked to commit one hour a week in the evening to provide one-on-one help with homework for youth who are residents at the center. Ages for students range from 7 to 18-years-old and a tutor can pick the age group that he or she feels most comfortable with. The tutor will work with the same student throughout the school year. Contact: inbox@fostercareproject.org |
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WORK DIRECTLY WITH HOMELESS
YOUTH AT 'MY FRIEND'S PLACE'
 MY FRIENDS PLACE, in Hollywood, serves as a special
daytime haven for homeless youth in the area. You can help serve
lunches, play games with the youth, engage in computer, educational and
vocational assistance, teach art projects like knitting, sewing and
musical instruction. |
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THE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AT
MARYVILLE NEED YOUR TUTORING HELP!
 Maryvale, a Rosemead residential facility for foster girls, needs male or female tutors to help girls prepare to pass their California High School exit exams. The next exams are in July, so a team of tutors is being assembled now to start in March. Plan on one or two visits per week and visits can be flexible -- anytime between 3 and 8 p.m. on school days, or even weekends. Sessions are one to four hours in length, depending on student needs and your schedule. Tutoring materials will be provided. This is chance to work directly with a foster girl and help her achieve a high school diploma -- a critical component of her future success To apply, contact Diane Eisenman at alanddi@sbcglobal.net, or 818-957-8813 |