CoVid-19 Impact to our Foster Youth
When the pandemic hit our world, the CSA Board of Directors immediately began discussion with our County liaisons on how that might affect our Resource Families and Foster Youth. We wanted to be prepared to support our community however we could. We know how much Ventura County cares about them. It was immediately identified that the older youth transitioning to independent living were going to need some extra assistance. You can read more about it in this article in the VCReporter.
CSA applied and received a grant specifically to help in this area. Many thanks to the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County. With the grant money we were able to help with transportation, groceries, bills; basic necessities that can help these youth get through the crisis.
We are also very happy to partner with other local organizations in order to leverage resources and coordinate efforts. The County brought us together with James Storehouse, Child Hope Services, RaisingHOPE, Women of Substance Men of Honor (WOSMO) and Shelter Care Resources. The group create a process that allows Ventura County youth participating in the Independent Living Program (ILP) to fill out an online form and request assistance. The group is notified of the need and someone always steps up to help.
Once again, the caring and generosity of the people in Ventura County amazes us and fills us with gratitude.
CSA applied and received a grant specifically to help in this area. Many thanks to the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County. With the grant money we were able to help with transportation, groceries, bills; basic necessities that can help these youth get through the crisis.
We are also very happy to partner with other local organizations in order to leverage resources and coordinate efforts. The County brought us together with James Storehouse, Child Hope Services, RaisingHOPE, Women of Substance Men of Honor (WOSMO) and Shelter Care Resources. The group create a process that allows Ventura County youth participating in the Independent Living Program (ILP) to fill out an online form and request assistance. The group is notified of the need and someone always steps up to help.
Once again, the caring and generosity of the people in Ventura County amazes us and fills us with gratitude.
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.
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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.
