Make a Difference in the Lives of Foster Youth and Families
At Youth & Family Programs, we believe strong communities are built through connection, compassion, and shared purpose. Whether you want to support youth and families through your time, talent, or resources, there are meaningful ways you can get involved to help create safe homes, encourage resilience, and empower young people throughout Shasta, Tehama, and Butte Counties. From fostering a child to volunteering your time, sponsoring a program, or making a donation, your participation helps expand opportunities and strengthen outcomes for foster youth and the families who care for them.
Become a Foster Parent
Becoming a foster parent is one of the most impactful ways to support youth in care. Foster families provide stability, love, and encouragement during some of the most vulnerable times in a child’s life. Youth & Family Programs partners with individuals and families throughout Shasta, Tehama, and Butte Counties to welcome children of all ages into safe and supportive homes.
Foster parents play a vital role in helping children feel valued, secure, and hopeful for the future. Families who foster with Youth & Family Programs receive training, guidance, and ongoing support to ensure they feel prepared and confident at every step of the journey.
Some of the key aspects of becoming a foster parent include:
Training & Preparation
Our teams provide comprehensive preparation and support to help you confidently welcome a youth into your home.
Ongoing Support
From social worker guidance to community resources, you’re not alone on this journey.
Lifelong Impact
Foster parents make deeply meaningful, positive impacts on youth by offering nurturing environments where children can grow, heal, and thrive.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore fostering or ready to start the application process, Youth & Family Programs is here to guide you.
Internships & Mentoring
Youth & Family Programs offers opportunities for individuals looking to gain hands‑on experience in youth services and community support. Our internship and mentoring programs connect students and community volunteers with meaningful roles supporting foster youth, families, and programs.
Whether you are pursuing a career in social work, counseling, education, or nonprofit leadership, internships provide valuable real‑world experience while making a direct impact in the lives of youth. Mentors also play an important role in providing youth with one‑on‑one encouragement, positive role models, and opportunities for connection outside of the home.
By sharing your time and skills, you can:
Find out more about internship and mentoring opportunities and how you can positively shape a young person’s life.
Sponsor a Program or Event
Community sponsorships are essential in helping Youth & Family Programs expand the reach and effectiveness of our services. As a sponsor, your business, organization, or individual support contributes to special events, program resources, scholarship opportunities, community outreach, and more.
Sponsorship helps us:
Whether you represent a local business or are an individual supporter, becoming a sponsor allows you to take a visible role in helping strengthen families and make a tangible impact on children’s lives.
Donate to Youth & Family Programs
Your donation helps Youth & Family Programs continue providing compassionate, high‑quality services for foster youth and families throughout Northern California. Financial support is critical to sustaining and expanding programs such as foster care support, transitional housing, independent living, youth mentorship, and family visitation services.
Together, We Create Stronger Futures
There are many ways to get involved with Youth & Family Programs, and every contribution—whether your time, your skills, or your financial support—has a meaningful impact. When we partner together as a community, we help ensure that youth in care are not only supported but empowered. Together, we can help create safe homes, strong families, and thriving communities for youth across Shasta, Tehama, and Butte Counties.
How Can We Support You?
If you have questions about foster care services, becoming a foster parent, or ways you can support Youth & Family Programs, we would love to hear from you.