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Foster Parenting Toolbox book creates a better understanding of the work foster parents do and the children they care for.

Starbucks stores are hosting in-store promotional bins and posters for Hillsides, encouraging customers to donate holiday gifts that began Friday, December 2.

Renowned artist Phoebe Beasley visited Hillsides’ campus to share with guests her experience teaching a two-hour workshop to vulnerable children, who are in foster care or suffer from severe emotional challenges.

Bringing holiday cheer throughout the campus, Santa Claus and his elves made an early visit to children living at the residential treatment facility.

This class helps parents anticipate and cope with the conflicting emotions their children may feel when the family opens their home to foster children.

Hillsides, a Pasadena children’s charity, is a proud recipient of a $15,000 grant from the “Los Angeles Times Family Fund, a fund of the McCormick Foundation” in support of the charity’s Lynn Angell Memorial Children’s Library.

Hillsides honored its donors and celebrated volunteers who have exceeded the agency’s expectations and contributed so much of their resources to ensure that the mission of creating safe places continues for vulnerable children and families.

Marking its 51st anniversary, The Ice House’s All Star Comedy Show to benefit Hillsides raised $13,600.

Annual “Light up a Child’s Life” toy drive at over 200 California Starbucks locations brings cheer to Aspiranet foster children

Come help support foster youth education and independent living by attending "A Charity Mixer that Matters" this Saturday November 5th from 7pm-11pm, hosted by Living Advantage, Inc.

The collaboration between the USC Neighborhood Outreach program and Living Advantage has helped to improve life for those exiting foster care. The VALE Program will be implemented at the Foshay Learning Center thanks to the partnership.

Alcoa, City of Industry California chose Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services as their Worldwide Month of Service recipient and on October 21, 2011 Ettie Lee’s John Eccles Home received a much needed living/dining room painting.

The Many Lights Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect for children living in kinship and foster care, will hold its 2nd Annual Brunch & Silent Auction on Sunday, October 23 at the Seattle Golf Club.

On Friday, President Obama signed the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (H.R. 2883) into law, and two of FosterClub’s young alums were in the Oval Office to witness.

Kentucky Therapist Carol Lozier provides wealth of information to foster parents through the release of two new books that delve into her more than 20 years of experience working with children impacted by poverty, abuse and neglect.

Foster Parenting Toolbox book creates a better understanding of the work foster parents do and the children they care for.

Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas (LFS) has appointed Jeffrey DeMagistris executive director of its North Carolina operations.

Brooklawn Child & Family Services launched its Amazon.com wish list only a month ago and had much success in encouraging holiday donations of children’s toys, clothes and games from the list as part of the ‘Help Make it Home for Me’ campaign.

The much-anticipated annual benefit, “Road to Emerald City,” chaired by Pasadena resident Cathy Brennan is expected to raise monies for Hillsides’ programs and services for vulnerable children, youth and families.

Hillsides Guild hosted its annual holiday celebration at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena to bring joy to many deserving foster care children and families in need.

Starbucks stores are hosting in-store promotional bins and posters for Hillsides, encouraging customers to donate holiday gifts that began Friday, December 2.

Renowned artist Phoebe Beasley visited Hillsides’ campus to share with guests her experience teaching a two-hour workshop to vulnerable children, who are in foster care or suffer from severe emotional challenges.

Bringing holiday cheer throughout the campus, Santa Claus and his elves made an early visit to children living at the residential treatment facility.

This class helps parents anticipate and cope with the conflicting emotions their children may feel when the family opens their home to foster children.

Hillsides, a Pasadena children’s charity, is a proud recipient of a $15,000 grant from the “Los Angeles Times Family Fund, a fund of the McCormick Foundation” in support of the charity’s Lynn Angell Memorial Children’s Library.

Hillsides honored its donors and celebrated volunteers who have exceeded the agency’s expectations and contributed so much of their resources to ensure that the mission of creating safe places continues for vulnerable children and families.

Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition Announces 3,300 Holiday Wishes From Metro St. Louis Foster Children Are Waiting to Be Granted Right Now

Marking its 51st anniversary, The Ice House’s All Star Comedy Show to benefit Hillsides raised $13,600.

Annual “Light up a Child’s Life” toy drive at over 200 California Starbucks locations brings cheer to Aspiranet foster children

Aspiranet will host a community open house to highlight needs for foster and adoptive parents

A new host, video segments, and improved functioning enhance the learning experience for parents.

Come help support foster youth education and independent living by attending "A Charity Mixer that Matters" this Saturday November 5th from 7pm-11pm, hosted by Living Advantage, Inc.

Key Assets has announced the launch of a range of disability services for young people and families in Western Australia, complementing its existing foster care services.

The collaboration between the USC Neighborhood Outreach program and Living Advantage has helped to improve life for those exiting foster care. The VALE Program will be implemented at the Foshay Learning Center thanks to the partnership.

Alcoa, City of Industry California chose Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services as their Worldwide Month of Service recipient and on October 21, 2011 Ettie Lee’s John Eccles Home received a much needed living/dining room painting.

The Many Lights Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect for children living in kinship and foster care, will hold its 2nd Annual Brunch & Silent Auction on Sunday, October 23 at the Seattle Golf Club.

On Friday, President Obama signed the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (H.R. 2883) into law, and two of FosterClub’s young alums were in the Oval Office to witness.

Eight looked after young people who are cared for by foster carers from Blue Sky Fostering are celebrating their success after gaining 51 GCSE grades and 11 NQF grades between them.

A call to CPS triggers a series of events and brings together a team of people, all intent on the goal of a safe and permanent home for every child.

The Council on Accreditation reaccredited HeartShare following an extensive review and analysis of HeartShare’s policies, administrative operations and its service delivery practices.

On October 13, 2011 the Chicago community is invited to celebrate 25 years of excellence in advocacy for children in foster care with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County.

Key Assets Kentucky is recruiting foster parents to provide family placements to children with complex needs.

NFPA will receive a donation when people purchase FosterParentCollege.com classes through a link on the National Foster Parent Association website.

This is a newly published training manual to help child welfare workers make differences in foster children's lives. It is easy and simple to use.

NAAFA challenges Dr. Ludwig and his Harvard colleagues to take a HAES (Heath at Every Size) approach rather than kidnap two million children from their parents.

Catholic University Law Students deliver Totes for Tots for the foster care youth of Prince George’s County.

San Gabriel Valley 500 Club raises $3,000 for Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services at 5th Annual Golf Tournament

Let’s Take A Stand To Uplift Bay Area Foster Kids! Positive Images Photography supports 2012 graduating high school seniors who are in foster care by providing complimentary senior portraits.

Ventura County innovative foster teen treatment program celebrates first year success

Local Non-profit Honors Child Advocacy Volunteers

Interested in becoming a foster parent? You might be eligible to participate in a study on 2 new classes on FosterParentCollege.com. All parts of the study are online; $40 paid on completion of all parts of the study. Funded by NIH.

One hundred young people who have been in foster care have been named Outstanding Young Leaders of 2011 by FosterClub, the national network for young people in foster care, in celebration of May's National Foster Care Month.

Landmark Goal Within Reach for Makua’s Annual Event; Support Goes to Voices for Children

Katherine Ezell, partner at Miami-based law firm Podhurst Orseck, has been recognized by Foster Care Review of Miami, Inc. with the Douglas M. Halsey Award for Community Service for her commitment to advocacy on behalf of children in foster care.

New updates for old favorites. Adoption World Publishing keeps life books up-to-date and relevant by researching and modifying the look and feel for today's youth. We are proud to be a leader in Adoption and Foster Care Lifebooks and Workbooks.

The Children's Aid Society acquires 40,000 sq. foot Bronx health center to nearly double primary care and foster care services for 4,000 Bronx children with $7 million in New Markets financing from the Primary Care Development Corporation.

Program Helps to Meet Needs of Children in Foster Care

An essay telling why the United States should not sign the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Local Groups Partner to Ensure that Children Entering Foster Care Have the Basics

Julie Schoemehl was crowned Mrs. Kansas International this month and will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. International 2011 during the fnal competition in Chicago this July.

President Lee White and FosterParentCollege.com instructor Charley Joyce will give workshops and host a booth at the Minnesota Social Service Association conference.

Social workers can now receive continuing education credit through the NASW when they complete FosterParentCollege.com online classes.

Teenagers in the foster/adoption system get help from life books. The Real Me teen life book is currently being used by agencies, families and organizations in at least 24 states and Canada. It is sold exclusively by Adoption World Publishing.

The President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services celebrated his 40th anniversary with the nonprofit organization.