Faith Foster
Families
Network
Empowering Foster Families, Foster Youth and those impacted by the foster care system.
A project of Community Partners
Empowering families
and children
Our mission is to sustain a faith collaborative that provides resources, well-being, and safety for families and children impacted by the child welfare system.
Who we are
Welcome to Faith Foster Families Network (3FN), where a collective vision becomes a tangible reality. We are a dynamic, Christ-centered, collaborative organization dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals impacted by the child welfare system. At 3FN, we believe that through the strength of unity, faith, and shared resources, we can make a profound and lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
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Faith Partners
What God the Father considers to be pure and genuine religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering and to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world.
– James 1:27 (TEV)
Faith Network
We work alongside a network of dedicated partner organizations, including churches, faith-based institutions, community groups, social service agencies, and non-profits. These partners contribute their individual resources, expertise, passion, and faith to our collective mission.
Programs
and support
Powered by Faith, 3FN uses a collective impact model to provide services and programs right in the community.
Explore programsG.U.I.D.E. Mentorship
The G.U.I.D.E Program is a mentor-mentee program aimed at providing former and current foster youth with reliable adult partners who will address substance abuse prevention, education and employment opportunities, access to mental health, social-emotional learning, well-being and self-awareness with their mentee.
For more information contact Jessica Henry Tillman
Shield’s – Cultural Broker Pilot
The Cultural Broker Pilot program aims to reduce disparities for Black children and families in LA County’s child welfare system. Community Cultural Brokers (CCBs) advocate for families, helping them navigate the system to prevent children from entering or facilitating timely reunification if removal occurs.
For more information contact Orlando Hadnot
Elevate Youth CA (EYC) - CSAPP
CSAPP builds organizational capacity to empower Black and Latinx youth in Los Angeles County through youth-led advocacy campaigns to address the effects of trauma and reduce substance use. 3FN’s Community Substance Abuse Prevention Program (CSAPP) will be a new component to enrich and expand existing programs.
For more information contact Raquel Wilson
Children’s Bureau Preventive & Aftercare
The Children's Bureau Preventative and Aftercare grant program focuses on prevention and aftercare for foster families and supports the following network member programs: Fatherhood- Thriving Dads; Effective Black Parenting, Cultural Broker Recruitment and Visitation Sites.
For more information contact Our Team
Caregiver Strong
The Caregiver Strong program provides different ways to support Caregivers to ensure they provide a high-quality living experience for the children in their care and provide a better overall experience for Caregivers.
For more information contact LaTanya Cunningham
SFF – Helping Hands
Funds from the SFF Fund Relief Program are allocated to families who are experiencing hardship via participating network members.
For more information contact Our Team
Frequently asked questions
Helping communities thrive
We are committed to building a brighter future for families in the welfare system.
