October Membership Distribution Day Thrift Store Special!
Get your kids ready for Halloween while the price is right! For members only on Member Distribution Days only in October only – All Halloween Product is ½ off

Great Day – Great Fun – Thanks to all who helped!

Click here for a quick video of the picnic

Click here for a photo slideshow of the picnic  

Thanks to the sponsors and the many individuals and companies who donated product or finances to made our picnic possible.

Scottie’s Smokehouse BBQ funded 3 Foster Care Auxiliary Scholarships which were awarded at the Picnic to Monica Larisa Semeniuc, Guadalupe Valdivia, Steven Harvey  Owners:  Darren, Guiselle & Darcelle Scott (Foster/Adoptive Family in addition to restaurant owners) Darren’s grandfather (known as Scottie) had a restaurant called Scottie’s Malt Shop on North Main Street in Santa Ana back in 1935. 

World War II brought the rationing of meat, eggs and cheese, and in 1943 the restaurant had to close.  Scottie refused to buy “black market” goods, which was what kept the other restaurants open. Darren (known as Scottie too) decided to re-established Scottie’s in Orange last year in August bringing back the family tradition and some old recipes as well as some new ones.

Not only is this the best BBQ around, but they give all tips toward our scholarship fund. They have been written up several times, and you can find the great reviews of their food all over the internet. Try it, you won’t be sorry!

Scottie's Smokehouse is located on the corner of Glassell and Collins in the city of Orange at 129 E. Collins Ave.  - just one mile north of the historic downtown plaza and Chapman University. www.scottiessmokehouse.com

The Early Bird Membership Prize
of $50 was won by Linda and Joe Middendorf. Joe helps us at the distribution center and store by setting up our computers and keeping them running and has donated them to our foster children as well.

Join us on Monday morning, October 5th, from 9am-11am for our support group and training. Two hours of training credit will be given and your member shopping can be done immediately following the meeting. For information or to register call 714 778-3383 or email FosterCareAux@yahoo.com

October 5th: Separation & Loss Issues
Valuable insights and sound advice on helping kids adjust to foster care. Includes ways to strengthen kids’ relationships with foster and birth parents.

From 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.
Join us for training, support, and networking
Class subject may change

1st Thursday Every Month at Noon:
C.R.I.S.-Caregiver Recording Information Systems:
Make Record Keeping Easy! This is one of the most innovative programs made specifically for caregivers and foster families. Two hours of training credit plus the software program will be given for attending this training.
Register Early Limited Space each month!

*One software program per Orange County Social Services Foster, Adoptive or Kinship Family household.
Sponsored by Saddleback College Foster & Kinship Care Education Program
To Register call 714 778-3383 or email FosterCareAux@yahoo.com

October Membership Distribution Days
Please remember the Focus Member Sat is by appointment only
Email fostercareaux@yahoo.com or call 714 778-3383 up to 1 week prior to the first Saturday for your appointment. 
Focus Group (those with foster or former foster children in home)
October 3 (Saturday) 9am – 2pm by appointment only
October 5 & 6 (Mon & Tues) 11am – 1pm

Supporting Group
October 9 & 10 (Fri & Sat) 11am – 1pm

Camp To Belong
Foster Care Auxiliary and The Eddie Nash Foundation are proud to be partners in bringing Camp To Belong to Orange County. Camp To Belong is a national organization whose motto is to give siblings the right to reunite. Visit www.camptobelongoc.org to find out more!

See our web site, call or email for more info on any of them.  

View the flyer HERE