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."
State of Mind Conference
State of Mind is a half-day event curated by All Star Children's Foundation and DreamLarge, dedicated to raising awareness among community leaders about the profound impact of trauma on individuals and society.
September 21st | 1-7PM
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.
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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 6 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
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
Latest News
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🌟 Join us at our First Annual Twinkle Ball on November 14, 2023 at Michael’s on East! 🌟
Join us in putting the twinkle back in the eyes of children living in foster care. Chaired by Terri Klauber, Autumn McConnell, and Lisa Jackson.
Tickets now on sale at our link in bio! 🌟
🌟 Join us at our First Annual Twinkle Ball on November 14, 2023 at Michael’s on East! 🌟
Join us in putting the twinkle back in the eyes of children living in foster care. Chaired by Terri Klauber, Autumn McConnell, and Lisa Jackson.
Tickets now on sale at our link in bio! 🌟
Thank you @jlsarasota for your beautiful gift basket! We shared the goodies with a family on campus who could use a lift ❤️ Your gift came at a perfect time, and you are appreciated!
Thank you @jlsarasota for your beautiful gift basket! We shared the goodies with a family on campus who could use a lift ❤️ Your gift came at a perfect time, and you are appreciated!
Throwing it back to our unforgettable Back to School Bingo event held in August. 📆🎉 The excitement, the laughter, and the winning moments – what a fantastic way to start the school year! #TBT #BackToSchool #BingoNostalgia
Throwing it back to our unforgettable Back to School Bingo event held in August. 📆🎉 The excitement, the laughter, and the winning moments – what a fantastic way to start the school year! #TBT #BackToSchool #BingoNostalgia
Wow!! 🤩 We`re incredibly grateful to Petr Korda for delivering not just one, but two substantial donations of new clothing for our All Star kids within the span of two weeks! 🎾 Thank you, Petr!
Wow!! 🤩 We`re incredibly grateful to Petr Korda for delivering not just one, but two substantial donations of new clothing for our All Star kids within the span of two weeks! 🎾 Thank you, Petr!
Words can`t express how grateful we are to Petr Korda and his talented family for their ongoing generous donations to our campus and our kids. Thank you for helping our All Stars to shine bright! ✨✨
Words can`t express how grateful we are to Petr Korda and his talented family for their ongoing generous donations to our campus and our kids. Thank you for helping our All Stars to shine bright! ✨✨
All Star offices will be closed Tuesday (8/29) and Wednesday (8/30) in preparation of Tropical Storm Idalia. All Clinical sessions will be held on Zoom as scheduled with the clinical staff. Above all, please stay safe and informed with resources:
NOAA Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Disaster Supply Checklist: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/
All Star offices will be closed Tuesday (8/29) and Wednesday (8/30) in preparation of Tropical Storm Idalia. All Clinical sessions will be held on Zoom as scheduled with the clinical staff. Above all, please stay safe and informed with resources:
NOAA Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Disaster Supply Checklist: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/
We are completely blown away by the love and donations from Living127.org! Thank you so much for including us in your mission and gifting the families on campus with toiletries and hygiene items. 💙💛
We are completely blown away by the love and donations from Living127.org! Thank you so much for including us in your mission and gifting the families on campus with toiletries and hygiene items. 💙💛
A HUGE thank you to Jack Haris @animajac and @ringlingcollege first year students for installing this awesome mural in the Rosemary district for All Star! Jack has been collaborating with us for over a year to design this mural for his senior project. He held workshops with the kids on campus, and featured their drawings in the final piece! We are so grateful for the hard work and the heart he put into his project! Thank you to @dreamlarge for supplying the wall for the mural.
A HUGE thank you to Jack Haris @animajac and @ringlingcollege first year students for installing this awesome mural in the Rosemary district for All Star! Jack has been collaborating with us for over a year to design this mural for his senior project. He held workshops with the kids on campus, and featured their drawings in the final piece! We are so grateful for the hard work and the heart he put into his project! Thank you to @dreamlarge for supplying the wall for the mural.
We welcome Dr. Karen Holbrook to our All Star Board of Directors! Dr. Holbrook is the regional chancellor at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and brings an exceptional level of expertise to the board as a scientist, administrator, corporate director and strategic planner.
Read more at the link in bio.🌟
We welcome Dr. Karen Holbrook to our All Star Board of Directors! Dr. Holbrook is the regional chancellor at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and brings an exceptional level of expertise to the board as a scientist, administrator, corporate director and strategic planner.
Read more at the link in bio.🌟
We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to All Star Children`s Foundation thru August 31, 2023.
To learn more about the myWalgreens program visit walgreens.com/mywalgreens
We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to All Star Children`s Foundation thru August 31, 2023.
To learn more about the myWalgreens program visit walgreens.com/mywalgreens
🌟Save the Date and join us in putting the twinkle back in the eyes of children living in foster care 🌟 Our inaugural Twinkle Ball is set for November 14, 2023 at Michael’s on East!
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Stephen Fancher at StephenF@allstarchildren.org or 941-259-3706.
🌟Save the Date and join us in putting the twinkle back in the eyes of children living in foster care 🌟 Our inaugural Twinkle Ball is set for November 14, 2023 at Michael’s on East!
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Stephen Fancher at StephenF@allstarchildren.org or 941-259-3706.
All Star Children`s Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce Denise Marzullo, MBA, LMHC as our new CEO. ✨
Denise comes to ASCF from the Early Learning Coalition of Duval.
“I am thrilled to be joining All Star at such a pivotal moment of growth,“ says Marzullo. “Working together with our compassionate and talented staff, we will continue to improve the experience of children living in foster care through direct trauma-informed services, advocacy, and supportive care for children and their families.”
All Star Children`s Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce Denise Marzullo, MBA, LMHC as our new CEO. ✨
Denise comes to ASCF from the Early Learning Coalition of Duval.
“I am thrilled to be joining All Star at such a pivotal moment of growth,“ says Marzullo. “Working together with our compassionate and talented staff, we will continue to improve the experience of children living in foster care through direct trauma-informed services, advocacy, and supportive care for children and their families.”