By: Jess Blaisus On: February 23, 2024 In: News Item Comments: 0

2023 Impact Report V2 by Extraordinary Families

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By: Bonnie Sharpe On: November 18, 2021 In: News Item Comments: 0

Los Angeles, CA – November 19, 2021 – Extraordinary Families, a leading nonprofit committed to serving children and youth in foster care, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to our Board of Directors. Nigel Lifsey and Karmel Graham bring a wealth of experience and expertise...

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By: Bonnie Sharpe On: October 06, 2021 In: News Item Comments: 0

Children in foster are more likely to experience bullying either as the victim or the child having bullying behavior due to circumstances they can’t control. It is our job as adults in their lives to build a safe space where they can trust us to work to meet their...

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By: Bonnie Sharpe On: August 26, 2021 In: News Item Comments: 0

Extraordinary Families Recognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation for LGBTQ-Inclusion Efforts LOS ANGELES (AUGUST 26, 2021) — Today, Extraordinary Families, Los Angeles County’s leading foster family and adoption agency, proudly announced that it is being recognized in 2021 Change-Makers, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s third annual report highlighting 119...

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By: Bonnie Sharpe On: June 24, 2021 In: News Item Comments: 0

  We asked Marta her favorite thing to eat during the summertime and she shared her favorite salad recipe!   WATERMELON/CUCUMBER SALAD Assemble the Salad: Slice watermelon like a pineapple, cut into squares Red Onion – thin slices Feta Cheese Persian cucumbers Mint leaves or cilantro   Create the...

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By: Bonnie Sharpe On: June 09, 2021 In: News Item Comments: 0

Maintaining the sibling bond is crucial to child development and adjustment, especially for children who are separated from the only homes and parents they have ever known. Our resource (foster) parents go above and beyond to make sure these connections are nourished and strong.  Youth enter foster care to...

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By: Bonnie Sharpe On: May 06, 2021 In: News Item Comments: 1

Growing up in an abusive home, Paola learned from a young age that the only person she could depend on was herself.  She had entered foster care at the age of 12, bouncing from family to family and was never adopted before aging out of the system. Paola was...

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By: Bonnie Sharpe On: April 08, 2021 In: News Item Comments: 0

Every child in foster care has experienced child abuse or neglect in their lifetime – that is why they are in care. Here at Extraordinary Families, we want to equip our communities with warning signs and what to do if you suspect a child in your community has experienced...

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By: Bonnie Sharpe On: February 25, 2021 In: News Item Comments: 0

  Are you looking for a way to serve children and youth in foster care but aren’t sure how?   Here are a few simple ideas to fundraise virtually for our kids in Los Angeles: Host a virtual luncheon with your friends on behalf of Extraordinary Families. Host a virtual...

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By: Bonnie Sharpe On: February 25, 2021 In: News Item Comments: 0

Did you know that you can impact the lives of children and youth in foster care through your weekly shopping? Food4Less, Ralphs, and AmazonSmile will donate a portion of their sales to Extraordinary Families every time you shop. All you have to do is register Extraordinary Families as your...

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