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ACFPA Picnic for Members and their Families

After a five year hiatus, the Alameda County Foster Parent Association (ACFPA) hosted their Annual Picnic in person, at a local park, on Saturday August 17, 2024 with a birthday party theme, complete with cake and toys for all! One hundred and sixty six (166) adults and kids attended the picnic. Event Chair, Lina Faanunu,Continue reading “ACFPA Picnic for Members and their Families”

November is National Adoption Month

On November 18th 2024, families gathered at the local courthouse to legalize and finalize the adoption process for their “forever families.” Happy Adoption Day to all of the families celebrating this important, life changing event. To celebrate National Adoption month, read a book about adoption, or a book recommended by children who have been adopted. Here are someContinue reading “November is National Adoption Month”

Suicide Prevention

September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is a challenging topic, but it’s too crucial to ignore. Our hope is for children to grow, thrive, and live long, healthy lives. However, among youth in the US who die, over 25% die from suicide. So how do we know when to worry? Here are some tips: Protective factors thatContinue reading “Suicide Prevention”