Did you know that a free cell phone is available to youth and non-minor dependents (NMDs) in foster care ages 13 to 21 years old? The phones are provided through the California LifeLine Foster Youth Program. Free phones and monthly service for foster youth include: NMDs, Child Welfare Workers (CWWs) or caregivers can complete the applicationContinue reading “Free Cell Phones”
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A New Summer Food Program
Starting this summer, you can buy more food for your child with California SUN Bucks, also called Summer-EBT. SUN Bucks works like CalFresh, but for the summer. SUN Bucks will provide $120 per child, which is equivalent to $40 per month for the three months schools are typically closed during the summer. Most eligible families doContinue reading “A New Summer Food Program”
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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