Become a Foster Parent
We support foster parents every step of the way and All Star is to here to help you thrive as a foster parent living on the Campus of Hope & Healing.
Become a Foster Parent
Building a brighter future for children in foster care through innovation, science, and compassion
About All Star
"Adverse childhood experiences (trauma) are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat facing our nation today."
Foster a Child on the Campus of Hope & Healing
The need for foster parents is great. We have created the Campus of Hope and Healing – a place where kids living in foster care can thrive.
We support foster parents every step of the way and All Star is to here to help you thrive as a foster parent.
Learn More About Fostering at All Star
The Journey Can Be Long and Difficult
We have created a place for children to begin their journey to Hope and Healing. The All Star Children's Campus is a refuge for children - a place where healing occurs, hope is restored, and spirits are renewed.
Campus of Hope and Healinga campus truly built on love
The construction of the Campus, which includes a 13,000 square foot pediatric treatment and research center, 6 single family 5-bedroom foster homes, and a 3,000 square foot clubhouse and tutoring center are now complete.
Learn About the Campus
Our Core Programs
Each of these programs is being implemented and researched in an effort to create effective intervention models that can be replicated in other communities.
These programs are being implemented and evaluated by an exceptionally dedicated group of staff with advanced training and expertise in trauma who are united around their commitment to improving the experiences and outcomes of children and families in foster care.
Our Programs
Evidence Based Mental Health Intervention
The All Star Children’s Foundation clinicians are highly trained trauma specialists with expertise and training in evidence-based interventions for children with trauma and trauma-related disorders. The impact of complex trauma on children and families is vast and diverse. Learn More.
Foster Parent Support
With the mission of ASCF to address childhood trauma, we are working closely with local foster parents and training them with the Resource Parenting Curriculum (RPC), which is supported by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Learn More
Birth Family Engagement
One area of need for the children and families within the foster care system is the support for birth parent-child visitation practices. Learn More
Trauma Training
All Star Children’s Foundation (ASCF) strives to provide children and families who have experienced abuse and/or neglect with individualized, comprehensive, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care. Learn More
Trauma-Informed Systems Integration
A key activity for ASCF is providing training in trauma-informed systems integration with individuals and groups in the community who interact with children and families who have experienced trauma. Learn More
Enrichment Programs
All Star is offering an array of enrichment programs for children to experience and through which to learn about life’s goodness, including art, pets, music, sports, yoga, and more. Learn More
Trauma Screening & Assessment
Trauma screening for children entering out-of-home care is a recognized best practice for understanding if and how a child’s prior history impacts his or her current functioning today. Results from a trauma screening also guide treatment and service recommendations. Learn More
Latest News
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🚨 Hurricane Update 🚨
Due to the approaching hurricane and for the safety of our families, children, and staff, All Star Children`s Foundation will close today at 12:00pm and remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, September 26.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions evolve. Here`s a resource with information to help keep you and your family safe: https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane-plan
Stay safe, everyone! 🌟
🚨 Hurricane Update 🚨
Due to the approaching hurricane and for the safety of our families, children, and staff, All Star Children`s Foundation will close today at 12:00pm and remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, September 26.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions evolve. Here`s a resource with information to help keep you and your family safe: https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane-plan
Stay safe, everyone! 🌟
✨ We’re so excited to be making plans for this year’s Twinkle Ball and want to thank last year’s amazing Ambassadors—you made it sparkle! 🌟 Join us again, or if you`re new, come be part of the magic! Together, we’re putting the twinkle back in the eyes of children in foster care. Our Ambassador photo shoot is on Tuesday, September 24 at 5pm - reach out to Stephen Fancher at stephenf@allstarchildren.org or 941-259-3706 if you would like to become an Ambassador and Twinkle Ball sponsor ✨
Click the link in our bio for Sponsorship opportunities 🌟
#TwinkleBall2024 #HopeAndHealing #BrighterFutures #AllStarKids
✨ We’re so excited to be making plans for this year’s Twinkle Ball and want to thank last year’s amazing Ambassadors—you made it sparkle! 🌟 Join us again, or if you`re new, come be part of the magic! Together, we’re putting the twinkle back in the eyes of children in foster care. Our Ambassador photo shoot is on Tuesday, September 24 at 5pm - reach out to Stephen Fancher at stephenf@allstarchildren.org or 941-259-3706 if you would like to become an Ambassador and Twinkle Ball sponsor ✨
Click the link in our bio for Sponsorship opportunities 🌟
#TwinkleBall2024 #HopeAndHealing #BrighterFutures #AllStarKids
All Star is holding a free virtual 8-week training for foster & adoptive parents called Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma.
This is an 8-week event. Participants attend each of the 2-hour weekly sessions and at the end, receive a certificate and 16 hours of continuing education credit.
Click the link in our bio to RSVP.
All Star is holding a free virtual 8-week training for foster & adoptive parents called Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma.
This is an 8-week event. Participants attend each of the 2-hour weekly sessions and at the end, receive a certificate and 16 hours of continuing education credit.
Click the link in our bio to RSVP.
We`re absolutely thrilled to share the news of a heartwarming adoption that took place on our campus this summer. 💙💛 One of our All Star families has officially adopted their son, who spent 1,417 days in foster care with them. We at All Star have had the privilege of watching him grow and thrive over the years, and we couldn`t be happier for this wonderful family and their bright future together! 🤗
#Adoption #FosterCare #AllStarChildren #BrighterFutures #Innovation #Science #Compassion
We`re absolutely thrilled to share the news of a heartwarming adoption that took place on our campus this summer. 💙💛 One of our All Star families has officially adopted their son, who spent 1,417 days in foster care with them. We at All Star have had the privilege of watching him grow and thrive over the years, and we couldn`t be happier for this wonderful family and their bright future together! 🤗
#Adoption #FosterCare #AllStarChildren #BrighterFutures #Innovation #Science #Compassion
Sponsorships are going fast for our 2nd Annual Twinkle Ball! 🌟 Get ready to shine with us on Friday November 15th, 2024 at Michael’s on East. You`ll hear inspiring updates on how All Star is supporting children and families in foster care, and discover how you can help light the way on their journey to healing!
Visit ➡️ the link in our bio for information on Sponsorships and contact Chief Advancement Officer Stephen Fancher at 941-259-3706 or sfancher@allstarchildren.org to secure your table today ✨
Sponsorships are going fast for our 2nd Annual Twinkle Ball! 🌟 Get ready to shine with us on Friday November 15th, 2024 at Michael’s on East. You`ll hear inspiring updates on how All Star is supporting children and families in foster care, and discover how you can help light the way on their journey to healing!
Visit ➡️ the link in our bio for information on Sponsorships and contact Chief Advancement Officer Stephen Fancher at 941-259-3706 or sfancher@allstarchildren.org to secure your table today ✨
✨ Mark your calendars! ✨ All Star Children`s Foundation invites you to our Twinkle Ball on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 6 PM. 🌟 Join us at Michael’s on East for an evening filled with sparkle and support for children in foster care. Together, we can create brighter futures! Tickets are on sale soon! 🌟
Sponsorship information can be found at the link in our bio.
#TwinkleBall #AllStarChildrensFoundation #BrighterFutures #SaveTheDate
✨ Mark your calendars! ✨ All Star Children`s Foundation invites you to our Twinkle Ball on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 6 PM. 🌟 Join us at Michael’s on East for an evening filled with sparkle and support for children in foster care. Together, we can create brighter futures! Tickets are on sale soon! 🌟
Sponsorship information can be found at the link in our bio.
#TwinkleBall #AllStarChildrensFoundation #BrighterFutures #SaveTheDate
A huge thank you to @rob_scheer and @comfortcases for believing in All Star’s mission of building brighter futures for children in foster care! We give our All Stars comfort cases when they arrive here on campus and we are so grateful to collaborate with them 🩵💛
Our summer campaign Brighter Days Ahead is almost over- help us reach our extended goal of $70,000 to provide much-needed services for children and families in foster care. Visit the link in our bio 🩵💛
#fostercare #brighterdays #allstarchildren #innovation #science #compassion
A huge thank you to @rob_scheer and @comfortcases for believing in All Star’s mission of building brighter futures for children in foster care! We give our All Stars comfort cases when they arrive here on campus and we are so grateful to collaborate with them 🩵💛
Our summer campaign Brighter Days Ahead is almost over- help us reach our extended goal of $70,000 to provide much-needed services for children and families in foster care. Visit the link in our bio 🩵💛
#fostercare #brighterdays #allstarchildren #innovation #science #compassion
Listen in as Autumn McConnell, All Star Twinkle Ball Co-Chair and Founder of the Summer Success Institute talks about her path to becoming a foster (now adoptive) parent and what All Star’s services mean to children and families in foster care 🩵💛
#brighterdays #allstarchildren #fostercare #innovation #science #compassion
Listen in as Autumn McConnell, All Star Twinkle Ball Co-Chair and Founder of the Summer Success Institute talks about her path to becoming a foster (now adoptive) parent and what All Star’s services mean to children and families in foster care 🩵💛
#brighterdays #allstarchildren #fostercare #innovation #science #compassion
Our CEO Denise Marzulo`s puppy Molly believes in #brighterdays for children in foster care too! Our summer giving drive is on and going through August 11 - create brighter days for kids with a gift to help them access much-needed therapy services and resources on their journey to healing.
Visit ➡️ the link in our bio to chip in today!
#fostercare #allstarkids #brighterfutures #innovation #science #compassion
Our CEO Denise Marzulo`s puppy Molly believes in #brighterdays for children in foster care too! Our summer giving drive is on and going through August 11 - create brighter days for kids with a gift to help them access much-needed therapy services and resources on their journey to healing.
Visit ➡️ the link in our bio to chip in today!
#fostercare #allstarkids #brighterfutures #innovation #science #compassion
🌟 Have you ever wondered what life is like on the Campus of Hope & Healing? Now is your chance to experience it firsthand! Our next tour is this Thursday, July 18, 11-12pm.
During our Third Thursday Tours, you are warmly invited to take a guided journey through All Star’s 5-acre campus. See up close the love and dedication our team pours into creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children in foster care. Meet our incredible team, learn about our life-changing programs, and witness the impact we make every day.
Join us and feel the hope and healing in every corner of our campus. Sign up through the link in our bio 🌟
🌟 Have you ever wondered what life is like on the Campus of Hope & Healing? Now is your chance to experience it firsthand! Our next tour is this Thursday, July 18, 11-12pm.
During our Third Thursday Tours, you are warmly invited to take a guided journey through All Star’s 5-acre campus. See up close the love and dedication our team pours into creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children in foster care. Meet our incredible team, learn about our life-changing programs, and witness the impact we make every day.
Join us and feel the hope and healing in every corner of our campus. Sign up through the link in our bio 🌟
☀️ What does #BrighterDays mean to you? All Star Board Member Terri Klauber and her granddaughter Faith tell us here what brighter days means to them 😎
Help us spread the word for hope and healing for kids in foster care! Pick up a pair of your own Brighter Days sunnies at our front desk and share on social why you believe in brighter days for kids. Tag us at @allstarchildren and we’ll reshare!
Let’s light up the path to healing and help kids shine ✨Join our mission with a donation at the link in our bio 🩵💛
☀️ What does #BrighterDays mean to you? All Star Board Member Terri Klauber and her granddaughter Faith tell us here what brighter days means to them 😎
Help us spread the word for hope and healing for kids in foster care! Pick up a pair of your own Brighter Days sunnies at our front desk and share on social why you believe in brighter days for kids. Tag us at @allstarchildren and we’ll reshare!
Let’s light up the path to healing and help kids shine ✨Join our mission with a donation at the link in our bio 🩵💛
☀️ Whether serving as a play friend, tutor, or respite babysitter, volunteers provide essential support that enriches the lives of the children we serve. By offering their time and care, volunteers help children in foster care build confidence, develop new skills, and experience the joy of childhood in a nurturing environment.
Your support during our summer giving campaign Brighter Days Ahead provides much-needed help to foster parents and children in foster care.
Visit ➡️ the link in our bio to join our mission today.
Many thanks to Barbara Sassen May and Gerald and Sondra Biller for their generous lead gifts.
#BrighterDays #AllStarChildren #FosterCare #Volunteers #Innovation #Science #Compassion
☀️ Whether serving as a play friend, tutor, or respite babysitter, volunteers provide essential support that enriches the lives of the children we serve. By offering their time and care, volunteers help children in foster care build confidence, develop new skills, and experience the joy of childhood in a nurturing environment.
Your support during our summer giving campaign Brighter Days Ahead provides much-needed help to foster parents and children in foster care.
Visit ➡️ the link in our bio to join our mission today.
Many thanks to Barbara Sassen May and Gerald and Sondra Biller for their generous lead gifts.
#BrighterDays #AllStarChildren #FosterCare #Volunteers #Innovation #Science #Compassion