Children First Foster Family Agency

Leaving foster care is a big milestone that is both exciting and scary. Without having any type of family support available, most young people in this situation don’t have a financial safety net available if things go wrong. That’s why transitional housing in California is so important. The program gives young people a secure place to land as they move out of the foste...

When you become a resource parent in California, you are making a significant, meaningful commitment. This is an important role in the community, as you will be providing care to young people who are going through a difficult period of life. To help support you in providing this service, financial support is available to help cover the costs of caring for a child. This...

Foster parenting in Tehama County is about far more than just providing care inside the home. That’s a big piece of the puzzle, of course, but it’s only a starting point rather than a finish line. Resource parents also play a big role in advocating for the needs of the children who are placed in their care. No one knows better about the struggles that foster youth face...

School transitions are always tricky. It’s hard to get to know new teachers and classmates, while leaving friends behind. This emotional challenge is even greater for foster youth who don’t have a stable home life to rely on for help. As a foster agency in Chico, CA, we understand the difficulty that changing schools brings, and we work hard to help our foster parents ...