Foster VC Kids is off to a wonderful start this year! On January 23rd, a Town Hall meeting took place at Ventura Human Services Agency where 200 individuals, non-profit representatives and Foster Family Agencies came out to show support and learn more about becoming a […]
We need your help in the mission to find more Homes with Heart Welcoming a child into your home is a life-changing experience, and so many youth are just waiting for that moment of acceptance; that feeling of being loved and cared for. Ventura County Human Service […]
Children’s Service Auxiliary (CSA) will be having its Holiday Giving Trees at the Pacific View Mall and the Oaks Mall from December 1st through December 20th to collect toys and gits for the Foster Youth in Ventura County. Can you help by working a shift […]
Guardian Scholar and Oxnard College are pleased to announce an exciting resource available to all current or former foster students – the new Foster Youth Center at Oxnard College. Come enjoy a comfortable, quiet and safe place to hang out, work on homework, get support, […]
2015 Quality Parenting Initiative California Statewide Conference Ventura County September 24-25, 2015 Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach 450 East Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001 [gdlr_button href=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qpi-california-statewide-conference-tickets-17309595466″ target=”blank” size=”medium” background=”#7f184d” color=”#ffffff”]Register Here[/gdlr_button] Conference Information Conference Registration Fee: $165 per person includes: Thursday, September 24 1:00pm Conference check in opens […]
Dear Friend, The Legislature has approved $27.8 million in the State Budget for much-needed foster parent recruitment, retention and support activities. These funds would go directly to licensed foster homes and relative/NREFMs to achieve the best outcomes for children in care. However, the Budget must […]
Happy National Foster Care Month! This May, we celebrate the foster parents, caregivers, volunteers, educators, social workers, professionals, and community members who help children and youth in foster care reunify with their families and find Homes with Heart. Our team recognizes and thanks all of […]
“When your legs get tired, run with your heart.” -Unknown Ventura County Children and Family Services has joined forces with RaisingHOPE and a number of other community partners in support of foster youth in Ventura. Join us on May 2, 2015 for the only community […]
Becoming a parent comes with mixed emotions. The process is exciting but overwhelming. Parents might worry whether they are financially able to care for a child, need an extra hand in caring for a child with special needs, or simply need reassurance and advice from […]
Children Services Auxiliary (CSA) in conjunction with Foster VC Kids, held a holiday toy drive that collected unwrapped gifts for underprivileged children, including foster youth, in Ventura County. The outpouring of generosity from the community allowed CSA to expand on this program to include thousands […]