Health And Wellness Family Day: Motivation, Fitness, Positivity And Production
To show appreciation for the resource families making a difference in the lives of many youth in care, Our County. Our Kids hosted a family fun day filled with health and wellness activities, giving resource parents a chance to disconnect from life’s daily stressors. More than 130 guests enjoyed a BBQ with a plethora of fun and relaxing activities, including face... Read More
Adoption Day: A Day of Love, Family, and Hope for the Future
On their annual Adoption Day event, Our County. Our Kids celebrated the adoption of six local foster youth. Four boys and two girls between the ages of one and fifteen were adopted into forever homes, and families were invited to a special adoption day event at the Santa Maria Juvenile Court. The... Read More
6th Annual Holiday of Lights Trolley Ride: Spreading Christmas Cheer
The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending in Santa Barbara, together with the Santa Barbara Trolley Company and Our County. Our Kids hosted a spectacular Christmas trolley ride through the city of Santa Barbara. The special evening included a ride around the city in a decked-out trolley, a visit from Santa, and special Christmas gifts given to local foster youth.This annual... Read More
COVID-19 Information for Santa Barbara County Resource Families
April 3, 2020 Dear Caregivers and Community Partners, We are facing a truly unprecedented and challenging situation with the Coronavirus outbreak. However, we know that the connections we have made with you, our caregivers and stakeholders, will help us weather this storm. We appreciate all of the efforts everyone has made to adjust to social... Read More
An Afternoon of Encouragement at Vandenberg Air Force Base
Educating Families on Ways to Help Youth in Care Our County. Our Kids. A program of Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services, were warmly welcomed at the Vandenberg Air Force Base for a meeting and talk to highlight ways in which to help youth in care by becoming a resource family for them. Sharing love,... Read More
San Marcos High School Students Ignite Passion for Foster Youth Through Student-Organized Foster Program
San Marcos High School Students Ignite Passion for Foster Youth Through Student-Organized Foster Program Frank Koroshec, founded the Resource Family Association Student Support Team (RFASST) in the fall of 2015 at San Marcos High School, to support local resource families and foster youth Students at San Marcos High School are creating excitement and bringing awareness... Read More
A Reflection of 2017: Thanking our families and partners
Spreading Gratitude and Thanks to Our Families and Partners for a Successful Year! As we enter a new year, we are taking some time to reflect on the amazing events that led us into 2018 in such a positive way, and to recognize the partners and volunteers who make every day special for the youth... Read More
Team Noah treats 10 local foster youth to first trip to Disneyland
New non-profit and Our County, Our Kids partner to make youths’ dreams come true in honor of late teen A trip to Disneyland is a special treat for any kid, and Charles and Kristin Scott of Lompoc are bringing that opportunity to underprivileged kids through an annual scholarship. Their non-profit organization is called “Team Noah”... Read More
From Foster Care to Football: A Winner’s Story
Entering high school may be one of the most exciting and intimidating experiences in any young teen’s life. But for Justin Riggs, the devastating and sudden loss of his mother from diabetes complications prompting his transition into the foster care system, was the game-changer he didn’t see coming. Through Santa Barbara County Department of Social... Read More
Mom to 213 Delights in Reuniting Families, Celebrating Daily Life
Sometimes, becoming a resource family to kids in foster care is about celebrating the little things: school improvements, soccer games, and positive attitude shifts along with birthdays and anniversaries. And other times, it’s about celebrating the sheer magnitude of a family reuniting. At Santa Barbara native Lillian Pipersburg’s house, it’s about both. Pipersburg and her... Read More