Nineteen local foster youth were celebrated at Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) “Celebration of Everything” this week for earning high school diplomas, professional certification, associate degrees or bachelor degrees. The event also celebrated the 84 volunteers who make a difference in the lives of the youth.  About 150 people gathered for the celebration, honoring graduates. Seven youth received high school diplomas, ...

Foster families are needed in Santa Clarita, and an informational meeting is scheduled for the end of June, officials said Wednesday. There are approximately 64,000 children in foster care in California, and Los Angeles County’s foster care population exceeds 21,000 children, with 200 youth waiting to be connected to a family who will adopt, according to officials with Children’s Bureau ...

The Children’s Bureau is inviting Santa Clarita residents to attend an informational meeting on foster care Saturday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “If you have ever thought about fostering before, this is a good time to start,” says Marcia Morris, from the Children’s Bureau of Southern California. “There are not ...