Celebrating Families
CELEBRATING SERVICE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Southern California Foster Family and Adoption … [Read More...]
About Our Adoption Programs
Foster/Adopt When reunification with the birth family is not possible, permanence is sought in the form of adoption … [Read More...]
Training
All families going though our fost/adopt training attend the twenty four hour precertification class which includes six … [Read More...]
Parents
Parents are expected to provide unconditional love and understanding to children in their care regardless … [Read More...]
Be Part of Our Team
To provide the best possible care for the child, it is essential that there be a coordinated approach. All members of the team must feel … [Read More...]
Adoption – Is It Right for YOU?
To become an adoptive parent there are a few basic criteria that you need to meet: You must be at least 25 years … [Read More...]
Foster Youth Alumni Co-Mentoring Project
Foster Youth Alumni Co-Mentoring Project
The Foster Youth Alumni Co-Mentoring Project brings together foster youth ages 18 to 25, with a select group of adults in order to create a healthy support system assisting the youth in this difficult transitional time. Youth are expected to transition from foster care to independence with limited support or guidance and they are expected to find housing, jobs, careers, pursue higher education, virtually on their own. They need a safety net, mentors. The Foster Youth Alumni Co-Mentoring … [Read More...]
Be a Partner in Courage
Gay & Lesbian Youth
SCFFAA is currently seeking supportive individuals and families to foster LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning) youth. While all young people in foster care need the support of caring families, LGBTQ youth especially need the respect, validation and encouragement of concerned adults. It is believed that LGBTQ youth account for 5% to 10% of the youngsters in the foster care system. Many enter because of abuse or discrimination in their families of origin or in school. … [Read More...]
Thank you to all attendees!
The Face of Trauma, The Heart of Healing
Southern California Foster Family and Adoption Agency thanks all those who attended "The Face of Trauma, The Heart of Healing" with Connie Hornyak, LCSW, on Saturday, March 17th, 2012. We hope all those who attended enjoyed the event and came away with a greater understanding of how to better meet the emotional needs of their child or children. It was SCFFAA's pleasure to sponsor this training; we hope to provide additional trainings to the community in the future. If you … [Read More...]
