Effective January 1st, new California legislation known as AB 403 is requiring all group homes for foster children and youth to obtain national accreditation and provide more specialized services to their residents, or shut their doors. As a result, the need for supportive and well-trained foster families is more crucial than ever.
“We currently have 1,200 children in the foster care system at the moment and we need 200 homes that can bring in a child and love them,” said Jaci Johnson with Foster VC Kids.
"You just need a loving heart, you need a home that can provide some consistency for the children and letting the child feel like they belong. What we believe is that every child deserves a home and a family and that there is a family and a home for every child,” said Johnson.
If you are interested in learning more about Foster VC Kids there is a special town hall meeting taking place Saturday February 25th at the Ventura County Health Care Agency, 2240 E. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard from 10 in the morning until noon. To RSVP email info@fostervckids.org. For more information go to FosterVCKids.org, or call 805-654-3220.
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