Newsletter June 2025

Newsletter

This June, in recognition of National Reunification Month, All Star Children’s Foundation is celebrating families who are working to come back together, children who long for home, and the dedicated caregivers and professionals making that journey possible.   In foster care, reunification is not just a goal—it’s a guiding principle. Removing a child from their … Read more

Newsletter April 2025

Newsletter

We began Child Abuse Prevention Month with our tradition of planting pinwheels in front of our Pediatric Mental Health Treatment & Research Center. We are united with our amazing community partners like The Child Protection Center to end the cycle of child abuse. At All Star Children’s Foundation, we believe in the power of connection—even … Read more

Newsletter March 2025

Newsletter

At All Star Children’s Foundation, we’re stepping up for kids in foster care who carry the weight of trauma—because we all know they deserve better. Our Trauma Assessment and Developmental Screening Clinic, in partnership with the Safe Children Coalition, meets Florida’s SB 1064 mandates with a powerful, evidence-based approach. This clinic dives deep, assessing trauma, … Read more

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Supports Trauma Assessments for Youth in Foster Care

The $15,000 grant will help address critical gaps in trauma care for foster youth in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. (January 31, 2025) All Star Children’s Foundation has received a $15,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) to support a transformative initiative that provides evidence-based, trauma-informed services for children with foster care or child … Read more

Good to Great – Let’s Create a Legacy of Hope and Opportunity for Children in Foster Care

This year at All Star Children’s Foundation, our theme is “Good to Great,” and it encapsulates both our vision and our commitment to foster care transformation. While we are always pushing the boundaries of the quality of care we provide children and families — from the evidence-based mental health services for children, to trauma-informed trainings … Read more

Graci McGillicuddy Honored Among 12 Remarkable Women at the Women in Philanthropy Inaugural Soirée

Graci McGillicuddy

All Star Children’s Foundation is proud to share that our Founder and Board Chair, Graci McGillicuddy, was among 12 exceptional women honored at the inaugural Women in Philanthropy of Sarasota Soirée, held on December 7, 2024. The event celebrated women whose philanthropic contributions have left an indelible mark on the Sarasota community. Hosted at the … Read more

All Star Children’s Foundation’s Twinkle Ball Shined Bright

Terri Klauber

The organization raised more than $600,000 to support its mission of transforming foster care both for children and the families that care for them. Hope and generosity lit up the room at All Star Children’s Foundation’s Twinkle Ball, held on November 15 at Michael’s On East in Sarasota. A sold-out crowd of 320 guests gathered … Read more

Graci McGillicuddy Receives the Mothers of Influence and Champion of Freedom Award

Graci McGillicuddy

Sarasota, Florida — November 18, 2024 — All Star Children’s Foundation is proud to announce that our Founder & Board Chair, Graci McGillicuddy, is being honored by Moms for America with the prestigious Mothers of Influence and Champion of Freedom Award. The Mothers of Influence and Champion of Freedom Award celebrates individuals who exemplify the … Read more