?? ANOTHER WALDEN SUCCESS STORY! ?? Meet Isaiah, an inspiring young man whose journey is a testament to resilience and hope. Growing up in foster care from the age of seven, Isaiah faced incredible challenges, including being placed in over 30 homes. Despite this instability, he found a loving and supportive foster home where he lived for two years and graduated from Adelanto High School with honors. At 18, Isaiah joined Walden's Transitional Housing Program (THP) and worked tirelessly to stabilize his life. Through sheer determination, he overcame obstacles like limited family support and transportation issues. Even in the face of these challenges, Isaiah stayed committed to providing for his son, maintaining his job, and remaining in good standing with the THP program. But Isaiah's story doesn't end there. Thanks to the generous support of Carlsbad Auto Service, Isaiah now has reliable transportation! Carlsbad Auto Service recently donated two vehicles to Walden, and Isaiah was the proud recipient of a fixed up Toyota 4Runner. As he continues to work toward joining the Navy, this gift has also given him the flexibility to explore the possibility of returning to school, ensuring he has multiple pathways to a brighter future. This support has truly made a profound difference in his life, and he is deeply grateful. Isaiah's story embodies the power of resilience, dedication, and the incredible impact of community support. ?? https://lnkd.in/gYVBFDhR @carlsbadautoservice
关于我们
Walden Family Services is a private, non-profit California corporation founded in 1976 to provide quality care for abused & neglected children in residential group homes. In 1983, Walden transitioned into foster care, pioneering one of California's first "Treatment Foster Care" programs to offer children & teenagers an alternative to group home placements and was expanded in 1994 to include services for children with developmental disabilities. In 2001 Walden developed the Independent Futures program, providing services & support for pre- & post-emancipated foster youth; the Pregnant & Parenting Teen Program which supports pregnant & parenting teens both pre- & post-emancipation; and a program to educate the community, advocate for & safely place foster youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ). In 2002 the Riverside district office opened a program to serve dependent children with special health care needs. This program expanded to our Los Angeles office in 2006 & to our San Diego office in 2007. In 2008 Walden secured an adoption license expanding our services to become a full service adoption agency in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern and Ventura Counties. With a staff of over 60 highly trained social service professionals, licensed therapists, & support personnel, Walden Family Services provides services to more than 255 children daily in over 180 certified foster homes in Southern California.
- 网站
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https://www.waldenfamily.org
Walden Family Services的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非营利组织管理
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- San Diego,CA
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1976
- 领域
- Therapeutic Foster Care、Developmental Disabilities、Special Health Care Needs、Transitional Housing Plus Foster Care、Mental Health Program、Adoption、Pregnant & Parenting Teen Program、Aftercare Program和LGBTQ Foster Care
地点
Walden Family Services员工
动态
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Save the Date for this year's Giving Tuesday! After the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving Thursday, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a day when people worldwide come together to support their favorite nonprofits. Please consider making Walden Family Services one of your nonprofits to support on Giving Tuesday! ?? This year, we have an exciting offer to make your Giving Tuesday contribution even more special. If you donate $100 or more, you’ll receive a FREE Giving Tuesday Tee from the team at Alphabet Mafia SoCal and Walden Family Services! It’s our way of saying thank you for your generous support and commitment to making a difference in the lives of foster children. Thank you for giving Hope a Home! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gYf4ncTA
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Join us this Saturday for the fun-filled FKCE Resource Fair from 9am - 12pm at SBVC! ?? . . . #resourcefair #resources #training #parents #family #fostercare #fosterfamily #fosterkid #fosteryouth #ffa #tay
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Thank you LAI San Diego!
LAI San Diego Member Event Alert! Celebrate?the Season at our annual holiday party.?This will be a fabulous opportunity to catch up with old friends and get to know the nominees for the Class of 2025 (still to be announced). This year we will be collecting donations for Walden Family Services so please consider bringing an unwrapped gift for a foster child. Wish List at:?https://bit.ly/3NOE09x Members may register themselves and a guest by November 27th at: https://lnkd.in/gp_3iSmb. Interested in sponsoring the holiday party? DM us or email [email protected] for more information.
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??? We're thrilled to announce that Temecula Valley Business Network is supporting Walden Family Services with a holiday drive for our foster kids and youth! We're incredibly thankful for their help and support, and we're excited to make a difference together. You can make a difference in the lives of those around you. Support foster kids, youth and families this holiday season by donating to Walden! ???? https://lnkd.in/gWuKDAv5 . . . #fosterkids #fostercare #fosteryouth #adoption #fosterfamily #family #holidays #donate #holidaygiving @temecula_business_network
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Sending a special THANK YOU! shoutout to Feeding America for donating 80 turkeys to Walden Family youth and families! Your donation will definitely make the holidays brighter for our kids and their families! ?? ?? . . . @feedingamerica #feedingamerica #holidays #fostercare #fosterkids #fosteryouth #ffa #tay #fostering #adoption #family #thanksgiving
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By voting, they help ensure that the people in power understand what foster youth really need. Their vote can help change policies and improve the system for those who come after them. If they don’t speak up and advocate for themselves, others will — and their silence gives consent to whatever is decided. https://lnkd.in/gjQ5bngK
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November is National Adoption Month and we're proud to celebrate adoptive families everywhere! ?? ?? Established in 1995 by President Clinton, this special month is a time to honor the love and dedication shared by adoptive families and professionals. Each year, the President of the United States issues a proclamation to commemorate this important time. We are proud to help foster kids find loving families through adoption. You can help make a difference in the lives of those looking for a loving home. Donate today! ?? https://lnkd.in/g8greBXG #nationaladoptionmonth #adoptionrocks #adopt #foster #support #socal #fosterkid #fosteryouth #fosterfamily #adoptiveparent #adoptivefamily #adoptionislove
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Giving Tuesday is almost here! Mark your calendars and be part of one of the biggest donation days of the year. Giving Tuesday is a global movement that harnesses the power of generosity to support communities worldwide. On #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2024, people from all over the world will come together to give back in countless ways. You can make a difference by donating early or on the day to help foster kids, youths, and their families. ?? https://lnkd.in/gYVBFDhR . . . #fundraising #fosteryouth #fosterkids #family #adoption #ffa #tay #fosterfamily #donate #give #tistheseason
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Advocates are hopeful that some relief might come their way via the state. The state’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, issued a notice in August “encouraging all property and casualty insurance companies licensed or doing business in California” to offer the coverage that agencies need, but it remains unclear how many companies have heeded the call. https://lnkd.in/gvsxn3YF . . . #waldenfamilyservices #fostercare #insurance #ffa #fostercareagency #tay #transitionage #adoption #teens #family #socal