Spark of Love for Our Community & Those Affected by the Fires
Drop off toys at any Ventura County Fire Station November 17 to December 24.
The Children's Services Auxiliary is once again reaching out to help those in our community that have lost their homes or been displaced by the fires in Ventura County. If you have been impacted by the fires and would like an invitation to shop for toys and gifts at no charge, please call Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) at (805) 981-8460. Children ages 0 -12 living in Ventura County are eligible.
Every year we bring the holiday spirit to our Foster youth and to Ventura County residents in need of help. We take a location and transform it into a toy store were we invite parents to come and shop for free. Toys are all from private donors. CSA works with Spark of Love & the Fire departments in Ventura County, KVTA, local businesses, and County departments to collect gifts and bring them to our Toy Store. We have hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time and help us distribute toys. We are very happy to extend this to those impacted by the fires.
Donations can be taken to the following Walmart locations this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please stop by and meet some of our CSA Board Members and say thank you to our Fire Department volunteers and representatives.
If you would like to help at the store, click here for Toy Store Volunteers.
Every year we bring the holiday spirit to our Foster youth and to Ventura County residents in need of help. We take a location and transform it into a toy store were we invite parents to come and shop for free. Toys are all from private donors. CSA works with Spark of Love & the Fire departments in Ventura County, KVTA, local businesses, and County departments to collect gifts and bring them to our Toy Store. We have hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time and help us distribute toys. We are very happy to extend this to those impacted by the fires.
Donations can be taken to the following Walmart locations this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please stop by and meet some of our CSA Board Members and say thank you to our Fire Department volunteers and representatives.
- 1739 S Victoria Ave., Ventura, 93003
- 2001 N. Rose Ave., Oxnard, 93030
- 255 Cochran St., Simi Valley, 93065
If you would like to help at the store, click here for Toy Store Volunteers.
2018 Scholarships
CSA is happy to announce the 2018 Scholarship recipients. Through the combined awards from the Joan Gendreau fund, Fostering the Future, and the Independent Living Program (ILP) funding CSA awarded a total of $41,350 in scholarships this year. Congratulations to our recipients!
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Annabelle Alward
Josephine Parks Daniella Arroyo Sierra Nicole Hinds Jessie Peterson Claudia Cortez Sara Scott Hunter Burgos |
Ariel Williams
Audrey Githens Monik Gallardo Alexis Martinez Jocelyn Lopez Kimberly Vergara Dominique Tucker Delilah Martinez |
2017 Overview of Services
In 2017, Children’s Services Auxiliary (CSA) reimbursed Foster families for 559 requests. This included:
Participation in these types of activities is critical to becoming well-adjusted and productive members of society; helping the kids build self esteem and a sense of belonging. The Children Services Auxiliary board and members feel that every child that we help increases the productivity of the community and reduces the amount of assistance needed for the future years.
- 69 requests for clothing
- 16 requests for medical related expenses that weren’t covered by other programs, including Anesthesia, sealants, contacts, glasses, inhaler, and prescriptions
- 129 requests for sports activities including registration fees & equipment for baseball, basketball, track, football, soccer, softball and swimming
- 93 reimbursements funded for ballet, tap, Jiu Jitsu, gymnastics, karate, gym memberships, dance, art, Taekwondo, ice skating, yoga, snowboarding, Gymboree & music
- 5 requests funded for chorus, band, field trips, and school emergency supplies
- 70 requests funded for camp: Adventure camp, Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp, music camp, painting camp, church camps, marine biology camp, ice skating camp, winter big bear camp & dance camp
- 131 Independent Living Program requests were processed for funding including: College textbooks, college classes, vocational classes, drivers training/license, housing, furniture, senior pictures, year books, multiple caps & gowns, class rings, graduation incentives, singing lessons, Japanese classes, employment clothing & acting classes
- 11 additional miscellaneous requests
- Provided 16 computers
- CSA also hosted our annual Foster Family Picnic, Holiday Party, and invited families to 'shop' for 945 Foster kids at our Holiday toy Store
Participation in these types of activities is critical to becoming well-adjusted and productive members of society; helping the kids build self esteem and a sense of belonging. The Children Services Auxiliary board and members feel that every child that we help increases the productivity of the community and reduces the amount of assistance needed for the future years.
CSA Would Love to Hear Your Story
Are you a Children's Services Auxiliary client, Foster Parent, donor, or volunteer? CSA is collecting testimonials so more people will understand the importance of what we do in the community. If you would like to share your story about the impact the Children's Services Auxiliary has had on your life, please visit our Testimonials Submission page.
Our Mission
The Children’s Services Auxiliary (CSA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983, is a volunteer run organization whose mission is to meet the needs of Ventura County’s court-dependent children. These children have been displaced from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The Auxiliary also serves youth who have recently transitioned from the foster care system. The CSA Board of Directors work closely with Ventura County Children and Family Services to identify the needs of the court-dependent children and transitioning youth.
Make a Donation
The Children's Services Auxiliary is a non-profit public organization - Tax Exempt # 77-0054936. All funds donated go directly to assisting court dependent kids.
