UPDATE: July 6, 2021 Great news! In response to the COVID19 pandemic, the Chafee program is offering one-time prepaid cash cards to non-minor dependents (NMD) and former NMD’s. Here is what you need to know: How much money is on the prepaid cash card? Eligible […]
Foster VC Kids “Businesses With Heart” program shows how local businesses can step up to encourage and support youth and the resource families caring for them. Our Businesses with Heart program provides discounts on goods and services to foster families and caregivers, including internships and […]
Foster VC Kids kicked the holiday season into overdrive this past year! With help from our friends at KVTA News AM 1590 and Ventura Hobbies, seven lucky donors walked away with the ultimate prize – a ride in the only PBJ-1J Mitchell Bomber B-25 in […]
Former Foster Teen Keanna knows about foster homes; since she was born, she has lived in 36 different foster homes and two group (congregate care) homes. She says that every birthday and Christmas, she “wished for a family.” On her 36th foster placement, her wish […]
Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids invite community members to an inspirational and informative Foster Care Summit, August 11th. The Foster Care Summit is free and community members are invited to learn about opportunities to support children and youth in care — either by […]
Below is a list of organizations that you can utilize for resources for families or to donate goods or funds to support children and families affected by the Thomas Fire. CFS is continuing to identify community partners offering support to families and children directly impacted. […]
A young Simi Valley couple with three children under the age of six years old opens their home, and hearts, to fostering a newborn baby girl. Through a special bond built on love and support, the family has welcomed both the baby girl and her biological […]
Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids invite community members to an inspirational and informative Foster Care Summit, August 12th. The Foster Care Summit is free and community members are invited to learn about opportunities to support children and youth in care — either by […]
Ventura County has over 1,000 children and youth in need of support and guidance to help them thrive while separated from their families of origin. Foster VC Kids is asking members of the community to open their hearts to these children by attending their inspirational […]
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 […]
