Helping San Gabriel Valley Foster Children Thrive for Over 40 Years
SINCE 1976, FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN (FOFC) has touched the lives of more than 81,000 children who have been neglected, abused or have emotional problems and who reside in local foster care residential facilities in the San Gabriel Valley.
FOFC has awarded more than 500 scholarships to college and vocational students, supported emancipated teens, funded recreational needs and paid for medical supplies. Through its annual Sugar Plum Tree event at Westfield Santa Anita Mall, FOFC has hosted celebrations and given presents to children who are unable to go home during the holiday season.
FOFC has no paid staff. Less than 6% of the annual budget goes to operating costs, so nearly all funds are applied to the children’s needs.
When children arrive at a facility with minimal personal items, FOFC’s Pixie Project provides them with a hygiene kit, a homemade pillowcase and a new duffle bag, since many children arrive with only a trash bag to hold their belongings. When needed, FOFC also provides provisions such as cookware, craft supplies, bed linens and school supplies to the foster care facilities.
FOFC helps make life more comfortable and meaningful to those who have so little.
| PHONE NUMBER | (626) 445-4542 |
| ADDRESS | PO Box 1105, Arcadia, CA 91077 |
| contact@fofcsgv.org | |
| WEBSITE | http://fofcsgv.org |
| SOCIAL MEDIA | |
| FORMS OF PAYMENT | |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | Youth Support, Foster Children, Nonprofit |
| MISSION STATEMENT | "The mission of Friends of Foster Children (FOFC) is to enhance the quality of life for abused, abandoned, and neglected children in the San Gabriel Valley. Founded in 1976, FOFC provides goods, volunteer services, and financial support to children living in residential treatment centers and to newly emancipated teens." |
| SERVICE AREAS |
Central Hyde Park • Vernon San Gabriel Valley Alhambra • Altadena • Arcadia • City of Industry • College Hills • Crescenta Highlands • Cypress Park • Duarte • Eagle Rock • East Pasadena • East San Gabriel • El Monte • Flintridge • Glassell Park • Glendale • Happy Valley • Hastings Ranch • Highland Park • La Canada • La Crescenta • Lincoln Heights • Monrovia • Monterey Hills • Monterey Park • Montrose • Mount Washington • Pasadena • Rosemead • Rossmoyne • San Gabriel • San Marino • San Rafael Hills • Sierra Madre • South Pasadena • Temple City • Woodbury |
How You Can Pitch In
Refer A Business
Let us know about your favorite local business. We’ll donate $10 to Friends of Foster Children San Gabriel Valley for each recommendation.
Volunteer
- Share your talents! Join a committee:
- Sew tote bags and pillowcases for kids
- Organize a special event
- Shop, collect and deliver goods for Easter baskets, school supplies or towels and sunscreen for a trip to the beach
Donate
- Donate hotel or sample sizes of soap/shampoo/conditioner/lotion to the Pixie Project
- Donate used printer cartridges to accrue store credit for school supplies
- Designate your United Way contribution to FOFC
- Amazon Smiles Program – designate FOFC as charity of choice
- Ralphs Community Contribution Program – FOFC #92558
