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”
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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”
Why Support the ACFPA Scholarships?
From its re-launch in late 2016 through 2023, ACFPA’s scholarship fund has awarded over $35,000 to 146 Alameda County families to supplement the cost of enrichment and academic activities for kids in care. Kids who were awarded scholarships have enjoyed summer and winter camps, swim lessons, gymnastics classes, choir, dance, soccer, martial arts and haveContinue reading “Why Support the ACFPA Scholarships?”
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