On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors issued proclamations to recognize three significant, annual occasions that are central to the work of Alameda County Social Services Agency (ACSSA). These included CalFresh Awareness Month, Foster Care Awareness Month, and Older Americans Month.
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, ACFPA has launched a Fundraising Campaign to raise funds for our Scholarship program.
ACFPA scholarships supplement the cost of enrichment and academic activities for kids in care. They can also be used to help older kids with expenses related to college or trade school. Kids who have been awarded ACFPA scholarships have enjoyed summer and winter camps, swim lessons, gymnastics classes, choir, dance, soccer, martial arts, as well as tutoring for academic support.
Extracurricular activities are beneficial for all kids but they are critical for foster kids. According to the Youth Law Center, extracurricular activities can ensure healthy development by building resilience, improving self-efficacy, developing a positive self-identity and counteracting the harmful effects of trauma. Additionally, they can promote positive relationships, leading to improved placement stability.
If you are a caregiver, please consider applying for a scholarship to support the kids in your care.
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