Our Mission
Children’s Hope Family Foundation invests in essential services that uplift children and empower families, working in partnership with Children’s Hope Foster Family Agency and local programs that foster growth, healing, and community well-being.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
EIN#: 92-0472618
The Children's Hope Family Foundation raises vital funds for underserved children and families across Northern California.
Through dedicated fundraisers, special events, and impactful philanthropic initiatives, we are committed to providing support and creating brighter futures for those in our community.
Foster Children in California
As of late 2024 and early 2025 data, California has approximately 38,490 to 43,095 children in foster care. Around 8,000 children are adopted annually, and foster youth are classified through various permanency routes including reunification, adoption, guardianship, and aging out of the system.
Age Demographics:
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Infants/Toddlers (under 5 years old): Over half (50%) of the children in foster care are under the age of five. Infants under one year old enter care at a disproportionately high rate.
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School-Age (6-16 years old): A substantial portion, roughly 54%, are between the ages of 6 and 16.
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Transition-Age Youth (16+): Approximately 20% are 16 or older. California extends foster care eligibility and support services to non-minor dependents (NMDs) up to age 21, and some specific programs may serve up to age 25.