News & Press Releases

Dave and Gina Barkema

Dave and Gina Barkema

July 19, 2025

As we celebrate five transformative years at All Star Children’s Foundation, we’re honored to share the deeply moving story of

Clare Price and John Hoskins Join All Star Board of Directors

Clare Price and John Hoskins Join All Star Board of Directors

July 7, 2025

All Star Children’s Foundation announces the appointment of Clare Price and John Hoskins to its board of directors. Both bring

Missy Parmenter

Missy Parmenter

July 5, 2025

We’re thrilled to share Missy Parmenter’s inspiring story of collaboration in our summer 2025 fundraising campaign video! As a volunteer

Strengthening Pathways to Reunification Through Trauma-Informed Support

Strengthening Pathways to Reunification Through Trauma-Informed Support

June 24, 2025

“I never thought I’d be tucking my son in again,” says one mother who recently reunited with her child after

Graci McGillicuddy

Graci McGillicuddy

June 21, 2025

All Star Children’s Foundation is overjoyed to launch our 2025 Summer Campaign as we proudly celebrate our 5-year anniversary!  

Shining Stars: Ryan and Mason Adoption Day

Shining Stars: Ryan and Mason Adoption Day

June 12, 2025

Above: Mason and Ryan with All Star Family Support Clinician Mary Bane Stevens during the waterslide party. Below: Mason posing

Newsletter June 2025

Newsletter June 2025

June 1, 2025

This June, in recognition of National Reunification Month, All Star Children’s Foundation is celebrating families who are working to come

Newsletter April 2025

Newsletter April 2025

April 2, 2025

We began Child Abuse Prevention Month with our tradition of planting pinwheels in front of our Pediatric Mental Health Treatment

Shining Stars: Shawn’s Story
Newsletter March 2025

Newsletter March 2025

March 1, 2025

At All Star Children’s Foundation, we’re stepping up for kids in foster care who carry the weight of trauma—because we

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

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

January 31, 2025

The $15,000 grant will help address critical gaps in trauma care for foster youth in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. (January

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

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

January 15, 2025

This year at All Star Children’s Foundation, our theme is “Good to Great,” and it encapsulates both our vision and

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