Press Release

All Star Children’s Foundation is proud to announce that Stephen Fancher has been officially appointed Chief Executive Officer by its Board of Directors. Fancher has served as Chief Advancement Officer since the organization’s inception, before it opened its Campus of Hope & Healing, and has played an instrumental role in shaping its growth and direction. … Read more

All Star Children’s Foundation today announced that former Sarasota Chief of Police Peter Abbott has joined its Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership in public safety, governance, and community service to the organization’s work supporting children and families in the foster care system. Abbott began his career with the New York Police Department, rising … Read more

All Star Children’s Foundation marked a milestone evening at its Third Annual Twinkle Ball, where more than 400 guests gathered to champion the organization’s mission of transforming the foster care system. The elegant black-tie gala, held at The Ora, raised over $750,000 to support children and families impacted by trauma and foster care. This year’s … Read more

Intensive staff training highlights commitment to employee well-being and ability to perform effectively in the workplace For employers in a wide variety of industries, employee turnover is a critical – and expensive – problem. Low retention rates result in lower productivity and the loss of institutional knowledge as well as the need to recruit new … Read more

All Star Children’s Foundation (ASCF) is proud to announce a $180,000 grant from United Way Suncoast, part of their $14.13 million Community Impact Investments to 67 nonprofit partners across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties. Awarded over three years, this funding will empower ASCF to provide vital trauma-informed services for children in foster care … Read more

All Star Children’s Foundation announces the appointment of Clare Price and John Hoskins to its board of directors. Both bring a powerful combination of professional expertise and deep personal commitment to All Star’s mission of creating brighter futures for children in foster care. Clare Price-CAP, a financial advisor with deep experience in wealth management and … Read more

“I never thought I’d be tucking my son in again,” says one mother who recently reunited with her child after a year apart. “All Star helped me get there—without judgment, just support.” This June, in honor of National Reunification Month, All Star Children’s Foundation recognizes the children longing to return home, the parents working to … Read more

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

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

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