Walden Family Services’ Foster Youth Transforms Adversityinto a Tiny Home Triumph Walden Family Services’ Foster Youth Transforms Adversity into a Tiny Home Triumph In a powerful story of resilience and determination, one young man in Walden Family Services’ Transitional Housing Program has achieved a milestone many only dream of—building and owning his very first home. …
Walden Family Services Welcomes Lorraine Fisher, CFRE, as Director of Philanthropy Walden Family Services proudly announces that Lorraine Fisher, CFRE, has joined the organization as its new Director of Philanthropy. With decades of nonprofit leadership and a proven track record in fundraising, Lorraine brings a wealth of expertise that will further strengthen Walden’s mission to …
Wine D’Vine 2025 to Honor Jim and Leslie Levinson with Fostering Hearts Legacy Award San Diego, CA – 7/28/25 – On October 2, Wine D’Vine 2025 returns with a renewed purpose and powerful spotlight on philanthropy, as Jim and Leslie Levinson are set to receive the Fostering Hearts Legacy Award for their lifelong dedication to …
Strengthening Families Through Family Centered Treatment (FCT) At Walden Family Services, we believe every child deserves the chance to grow up in a safe, stable, and loving family environment. For foster kids and foster youth facing difficult circumstances at home, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or misunderstood. That’s why Family Centered Treatment …
Over $100,000 Raised at Walden Family Services’ Cabaret in Paris Gala to Support Foster Youth and Families Walden Family Services is thrilled to announce the incredible success of its signature fundraiser, Cabaret in Paris, which raised over $100,000 to support foster children, youth, and their families across Southern California. Held on May 9, 2025, at …
Ensuring a Future for Foster Care: How You Can Help Tackle the Insurance Crisis California’s foster care system is facing an unprecedented insurance crisis that threatens the stability of thousands of vulnerable children. As insurance rates for foster family agencies skyrocket, many organizations find themselves at risk of shutting their doors, potentially displacing countless children …
The Power of the ITIN: Accessing Tax Benefits and Financial Opportunities Navigating the intricate world of U.S. taxes and finances can be overwhelming, especially for non-U.S. citizens and those unable to obtain a Social Security Number. Fortunately, the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) provides a crucial lifeline, unlocking essential tax benefits and financial opportunities. From …
Carlsbad Auto Service, a proud supporter of Walden Family Services, continues its commitment to fostering positive change in the community by supporting foster care youth. Owned and operated by a dynamic team of women, Carlsbad Auto Service promotes success and empowerment for young women and aspiring young mechanics alike. Meet Isaiah, an inspiring young man …
Walden Family Services is thrilled to announce that, with the incredible support of our community, we raised over $26,000 this Giving Tuesday for local foster kids, youth, and their families! Your generous contributions, along with the matches from the Sefton Family, have made a significant impact, and we couldn’t be more grateful. What is GivingTuesday? …
California’s foster care system is facing a major challenge due to an insurance crisis that threatens the stability of foster family agencies (FFAs) across the state. California’s Foster Care Crisis Unfolds Impact on Foster Families The insurance crisis is severely affecting foster families in California. Nearly 9,000 children might be displaced as FFAs struggle with …
