Business Details
Supporting Foster Families in Orange County
The Orange County Foster Care Aux is a dedicated organization committed to improving the lives of foster children and supporting licensed foster families in Orange County. Founded over 25 years ago by foster parents who recognized the need for community-wide collaboration, we provide critical resources including academic scholarships, legislative advocacy, and continuing education programs. Our mission focuses on retaining foster families and offering permanent housing solutions for minors in the foster care system.Through community engagement and partnerships, we organize family activities, foster parent support networks, and annual scholarship opportunities. Our work extends beyond direct services to include raising awareness about foster care needs and advocating for policy improvements. With a history of operating a thrift store that funded many initiatives, we continue evolving to meet the changing needs of foster youth and families while maintaining transparency and accountability in all our operations.
Services
Scholarships
Foster Parent Support
Legislative Advocacy
Continuing Education
Family Activities
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of dedicated foster care support experience
- Annual $500 academic scholarships for foster youth
- Legislative advocacy for improved foster care policies
- Community-based foster parent support networks
- Transparent operations with documented financial accountability
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Services
Academic Scholarship
The Foster Care Auxiliary offers annual $500 academic scholarships to current or former Orange County foster youth pursuing higher education. This program supports tuition, books, and educational supplies. Recipients are selected based on application materials and interviews conducted by our scholarship committee.
Foster Parent Support
We provide comprehensive support networks for licensed foster parents through community connections, educational workshops, and advocacy initiatives. Our programs help retain foster families by offering practical resources and emotional support systems to address challenges in foster care.
Legislative Advocacy
Our organization actively engages in legislative advocacy to improve foster care systems and policies. We work with local government agencies to implement reforms that benefit foster children, families, and permanent housing solutions for minors in the foster care system.
Continuing Education
We offer continuing education opportunities for foster parents and social workers through workshops and training sessions. These programs cover best practices in foster care, child development, and navigating the foster care system effectively.
Family Activities
Our family activities program creates bonding opportunities for foster families through organized events and social gatherings. These activities help build community connections while providing recreational experiences for foster children and their caregivers.
Questions
What services does the Foster Care Auxiliary offer?
We provide academic scholarships, foster parent support networks, legislative advocacy, continuing education programs, and family activities for Orange County foster families.
How can foster youth apply for scholarships?
Former or current Orange County foster children can apply for our $500 academic scholarship by submitting completed forms by July 1 through our website.
Does the organization still operate a thrift store?
Our thrift store closed in August 2022, but we continue supporting foster families through scholarships, advocacy, and community programs.
How can I get involved with the organization?
You can donate financially, volunteer your time, or become an associate member by contacting us through our website or phone number.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We focus exclusively on supporting foster families and children within Orange County, California.
