Five Acres

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Our Five Acres 36th Annual Golf Classic and Dinner, Nashville Nights is coming up this month, and we’re excited to swing for a cause. Your participation helps us provide care, support, permanency, and well-being for all of our children and families. Let’s make this night one to remember! Check out some of our live auction items up for bid. And you can still support the event by choosing one of our underwriting opportunities available. Head to our website for more>>>

https://5acres.org/5acres-org-five-acres-36th-annual-golf-classic-dinner/

Happy Labor Day! We hope that you can enjoy your long weekend with your families as we recognize the contributions of social and labor activists. And we want to honor the commitment and dedication of foster care advocates, social workers, and adoptive parents in supporting so many young lives. Enjoy this day off!

Yay– September is here! With a new season almost upon us, incorporate fall snacktime into your kid’s routines. From pumpkin muffins to apple crisps, enjoy the start of cooler weather with some new snack options. Share some recipes with your kids, big and small, for some great family bonding.

https://www.amodernhomestead.com/easy-fall-snack-ideas/

Transforming Lives, One Child at a Time ✨
Our residential programs are unique in that they focus on family-centered care within a goal-oriented framework. Each client’s history is considered as a factor for treatment. Experiences are designed to be trauma-informed, therapeutic, and planned to meet the diagnosed needs of the client and their family members. Learn more about our programs and how you can support our mission!

https://5acres.org/residential-services-2/

“What makes me proud to work at Five Acres is that I feel that it’s a very supportive agency. I love the teamwork that we do with the other departments”

–Maria Ramirez, Clinician

Gain a new perspective on agency work and apply to become a clinician with Five Acres today! It’s time to open up your horizon to a new beginning→

https://5acres.org/jobs/

Check out our team on ABC7 today at 4 p.m.!
California foster family agencies (FFA) are in jeopardy of losing their insurance if AB 2496 does not pass with language required by the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC). To shed light on this issue, Phillip Palmer, ABC7 news anchor, interviewed several individuals on our main campus. He interviewed ACHSA CEO Jodi Kurata and Laura De La Cruz, our Foster Care/ISFC Program Supervisor, in addition to CEO Chanel Boutakidis and our foster family agency family who opened their hearts and homes.

Individuals wishing to contact their legislators can search for their representatives by going to https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/.

California foster family agencies (FFA) are in jeopardy of losing their insurance if AB 2496 does not pass with language required by the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC). Nearly 45,000 children and youth are in the California foster care system, with 9,700 of those children placed in resource family homes supported by nonprofit FFAs. On July 5, NIAC notified providers and insurance brokers that they would not renew liability insurance for foster family agencies as of October 1, if the state does not pass the AB 2496 Foster Family Agency Accountability Act on September 30.

To shed light on this issue, Phillip Palmer, ABC7 news anchor, interviewed several individuals on our main campus. He also interviewed our CEO Chanel Boutakidis, ACHSA CEO Jodi Kurata, Laura De La Cruz, Foster Care/ISFC Program Supervisor, and our foster family agency family who opened their hearts and homes to their daughter, who was adopted. The news segment will air tomorrow at 4 p.m.

Individuals wishing to contact their legislators can search for their representatives by going to https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/.

We're proud to partner with Kaiser Permanente for our Private Healthcare Services! Together, we're providing intensive mental health services with a team-based approach to achieve crisis stabilization for children who need higher-level outpatient care. 💙

https://5acres.org/outpatient-services/

After recommending staying in contact with your child’s teachers last week we want to follow that up with one final back-to-school tip for August. We’re suggesting:

Staying involved in your child's education. Regularly check in on their progress and attend school events. Your involvement shows them that their education is important and that you will continue to guide them on their journey of self-improvement.

Five Acres wouldn’t be the success it is today without the hard work of passionate volunteers! Our volunteers provide enrichment and education for our young minds.Their time, energy, and expertise are an integral part of Five Acres. Make a difference in the lives of the children and families served at Five Acres and join us as a volunteer today!

https://5acres.org/volunteer-2/

We have the perfect opportunity for you to grow professionally and take on new responsibilities–become a case manager with us today! This position provides direct case management services, conducts a comprehensive assessment and gathers all information pertinent to the case to assist with developing an individual care plan, and establishes and maintains effective communication and collaboration with member’s multidisciplinary treatment team. If this sounds like you, apply online>>>
https://5acres.org/jobs/

Want your legacy to be solidified along with Five Acres? Become a permanent part of Five Acres history by donating to the Five Acres Permanency campaign. Your gift of $1,000 or more will be honored with an inscribed tile on the McCreight Foundation Pathway to Permanency tile wall–permanently installed at Five Acres as a testament to your commitment to helping children in need.

https://5acres.org/five-acres-permanency-campaign/

Fun Fact 🌟 August is Family Fun Month! What a perfect time to celebrate new and established foster and adoptive families. If adding to your family unit has always been a dream, consider opening your heart to a child in need. We’re thrilled to get you started on this exciting, joyful journey→

https://5acres.org/stay-connected/

The countdown is on! ⏳ Only 4 weeks left until our Five Acres 36th Annual Golf Classic and Dinner. Dust off your boots and get ready for a night of fun, golf, and giving back.

We still have dinner tickets and underwriting available to make this night the most magical! Get in touch today to see where you fit into this momentous night: [email protected] or https://5acres.org/5acres-org-five-acres-36th-annual-golf-classic-dinner/

Ready to enjoy the last few weeks of summer heat? Becoming a foster parent can brighten the rest of summer for you and allow for a child to feel safe and secure in a new way. You can teach them all the best ways to enjoy the outdoors including outdoor games, hikes, and fun. Review what it means to become a foster parent this week:

https://5acres.org/about/

Another back-to-school tip is here because we want to see your kids thrive!

Parent tip #3-
Get to know your child's teachers. Attend school orientations or meetings to build a strong support network for your child's education. Be a part of the knowledge passed down to your child and create a strong future for them!

It's ! 🌟 We're proud to support children and families in our programs to create brighter futures. Thanks to all of you who have been supporting the Five Acres family, our mission, and the world of adoption and foster care.

Want to work for an organization that cares about your personal and professional development? Well, that’s what it’s like to work for Five Acres. Wellness and growth are encouraged and promoted amongst our team members. Here’s the way to get started on your new career path→

https://5acres.org/jobs/

According to the California Department of Education, “In the 2022-23 school year, 39.2 percent of foster youth students in grades kindergarten through twelve were chronically absent compared to a rate of 24.8 percent for non-foster students.” With kids going back into school, we at Five Acres understand the importance of supporting mental health and well-being to allow for a healthy education.

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sg/fosteryouth.asp

One of the statistics we’re looking to change is that youth in foster care are more likely to experience homelessness than other youth. That’s why we offer services of all kinds including specialty services for children ages newborn to five years old, services in English, Spanish, and other languages through an interpreter, and services in ASL. We are in fact the only Deaf Service program in LA County! You can find out more about what we do here–
https://5acres.org/outpatient-services/

Let’s go, rodeo! Grab your Cowboy boots and your golf clubs because we’re hosting our Five Acres 36th Annual Golf Classic and Dinner at a private club in Pasadena. We’re ready for a great Nashville Night, how about you?!

Buy your dinner tickets or become part of the Five Acres legacy today through underwriting. For more details visit our website or contact [email protected]. https://5acres.org/5acres-org-five-acres-36th-annual-golf-classic-dinner/

Today is International Youth Day. This means we’re celebrating the milestones passed and stability felt by the youth in our program. We’re proud of the parents and caretakers who have aided these young hearts to permanency. Learn more about this day through this link:
https://ow.ly/zfRK50SV33b

Your next Back-to-School tip for August is here. This month work on:

Promoting healthy habits! 🍎 Make sure your child gets enough sleep, eats nutritious meals, and stays active. A healthy body supports a healthy mind. This will only set your kids up for success for the rest of the school year!

Allowing our kids to have room to grow through calming and stress relieving activities has always been our goal. That’s why our residential services include a swimming pool, art and music rooms, and outdoor/ recreation centers! Interested in learning more about how we incorporate art and play into our services? Discover more at this link:
https://5acres.org/residential-services-2/

As summer winds down, our hiring drive heats up! We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team. Make the most of August by starting a rewarding new job! Some of our perks include:

💼 Comprehensive Package
💼12 Paid Holidays
💼Team Building and Wellness
💼and much more!

https://5acres.org/jobs/

Did you know that many youth in foster care report that they lack support and once they leave foster care? (Source: University of Chicago) That’s why at Five Acres we prioritize safety, well-being and permanency to provide the framework for all our programs and will guide our steps as we develop even more effective means of caring for children and families in crisis.
https://www.chapinhall.org/wp-content/uploads/CY_YT_RE0518_1.pdf

Curious about what makes a foster care or adoptive parent a parent? We walk you through the training and get you ready to open your heart and home to a youth in need. If you still have more questions about our process, visit our FAQs page to answer those inquiries.

https://5acres.org/frequently-asked-question/

Since August is Back-to-School Month we wanted to provide parent tips that relate to all things school-related. First tip of the month:

Organization is key! 📚 Help your child prepare for the school year by setting up a dedicated study space and using planners or apps to keep track of assignments.

A Brighter Future Starts Here! 🏠 Help us complete Phase 2 of our Cottage Renovations! 🏡
We're aiming to raise the remaining funds to make critical improvements to Five Acres cottages and facilities used by children in foster care who are in our residential care.
Since 1926, our historic main campus in Altadena and our nearby group home for boys have been home to over 200 children in foster care each year. Your support can make a huge difference! 💙
https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=9DX5TG6XQKY9J