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Foster Care Benefits after 18 in California | AB12 and Your Rights: What California Foster Youth Need to Know About Extended Foster Care and Housing Support

For foster children, turning 18 is a bittersweet moment. It’s exciting to officially become an adult in the eyes of the law but leaving the support that foster care provides can be scary. Fortunately, foster care benefits after 18 in California are available when the right opportunities are pursued. All foster youth should know their rights under AB12 so they can get as much support as possible while transitioning from childhood to adult life. What is AB12 and Who Qualifies? | Foster Care Benefits after 18 in California AB12 is [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-06-11T19:41:36+00:00July 16th, 2025|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Independent Living Program in Yreka CA | Making the Right Choice: Factors to Consider When Deciding Between Transitional Housing and Independent Living Programs for Aging Out Foster Youth in California

All foster children deserve the opportunity to continue to get help as they pass their 18th birthday and continue to move into their adult years. A couple of options exist for this kind of assistance, but it can be hard to pick between transitional housing and the Independent Living Program in Yreka CA. Below, we’ll take a closer look at these two options to help young people decide which way to go. Understanding the Independent Living Program The fundamental idea of the Independent Living Program in Yreka CA is that [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-06-11T19:41:06+00:00July 9th, 2025|Independent Living|Comments Off

How to Become a Resource Family in Chico CA: A Step-by-Step Guide

Some people feel called to help others in their community. This can be done in many different ways, but few are as impactful as caring for foster children in your home. If you become a resource family in Chico CA, you’ll have the opportunity to truly change the lives of every young person placed in your care. To reach the point of making that powerful difference, you first need to go through the screening and qualification process, which is what we’ll walk through below. Gather Information from Good Sources One [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-06-11T17:47:49+00:00July 2nd, 2025|Resource Family Agency|Comments Off

Corn Hole 2025

United for Children Cornhole Tournament Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Silver Dollar Fairgrounds | 2357 Fair Street, Chico, CA 95928 Children First Foster Family Agency is Proud to Partner with United Way of Northern California for United for Children Show off your cornhole skills and support two local non-profits making a positive change in this community we call home! All proceeds raised support UWNC and Children First FFA, agencies who bring hope to at-risk and [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-07-17T19:18:14+00:00June 30th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Foster Parenting in Shasta County | Understanding the Dynamics: The Role of Biological Parents in the Foster System in California

Every foster child has a unique story. Some have biological parents who have been mostly absent right from the start. Others have parents who have been involved and trying their best, but have encountered difficult times that impacted the child negatively. Whatever the case, when foster parenting in Shasta County, you need to understand the role that biological parents play and how that relates to the work you are doing for the community. We’ll take a closer look below. The Goal of Reunification | Foster Parenting in Shasta County Even [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-06-11T17:46:57+00:00June 25th, 2025|Foster Parent|Comments Off

Foster Care Adoption in California | Legal Matters: Understanding Adoption Finalization in California’s Foster-to-Adopt Program

The foster care system in California leads to many legal adoptions each year. While adoption is not the primary focus of the foster system, it is an outcome that occurs in many cases. If you are interested in foster care adoption in California, it will help to understand as much as possible about the legal side of this process. Below, we’ll talk about how adoptions are finalized and what you need to know before going on this journey. The Road to Finalization It isn’t until the biological parents are no [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-06-11T17:46:36+00:00June 18th, 2025|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Become a Resource Parent in California | Balancing Act: Working Outside the Home as a Foster Parent in California

It’s a tremendous challenge to raise children while working a full-time job outside of the home. Basically, this is like working two jobs, so anyone in this situation deserves respect and plenty of support. That’s true for people raising their biological children, and it’s certainly true for those raising foster children. If you want to become a resource parent in California and have concerns about working at the same time, we’ll talk more about that topic in this post. You Won’t Be Alone When you become a resource parent in [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-06-11T17:45:58+00:00June 11th, 2025|Resource Parent|Comments Off

Foster Care Agency in Chico CA | Support Systems Matter: Choosing a CA Foster Care Agency That Empowers You on Your Journey

Foster care is too big a challenge to navigate alone. Even the most determined, patient, capable resource parents need to have help behind them to properly serve the young people in their care. Specifically, they need to have a foster care agency in Chico, CA, that is going to be available with resources, advice, and more whenever it is needed. Connecting with the right agency can make all the difference and will turn foster care into one of the great joys of your life. The Value of a Support System [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-04-11T20:46:23+00:00May 2nd, 2025|Foster Care in CA|Comments Off

Become a Resource Family in California | From Dream to Reality: The Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Licensed Foster Parent in CA

The journey toward becoming a foster parent can seem like a long one. If you are sitting at home now reading about how to become a resource family in California, you might be feeling like this goal is forever going to be out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right information and the right support from an experienced agency, you can make your way through the process and be caring for foster youth who need your help in the near future. Checking Your Initial [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-04-11T20:45:58+00:00April 25th, 2025|Becoming A Foster Parent In CA|Comments Off

AB12 California | How AB12 Supports Transitional Housing Programs (THP) for Foster Youth in California

It’s hard to overstate the impact of transitional housing programs for foster youth. Former foster youth have a notoriously difficult time finding their way in adult life because of the many disadvantages that they face. While transitional housing can’t completely erase all of those disadvantages, it can help tremendously and has put many young people on track for an excellent future. Let’s look closer at how AB12 California supports these vital programs. What is AB12? Also called the California Fostering Connections to Success Act, AB12 California is a piece of [...]

By Children First FFA|2025-04-11T20:45:12+00:00April 18th, 2025|Transitional Housing Program|Comments Off

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