LCPC Parent Ed Supports FosterAll in Christmas Toy Drive and Brunch

La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s Parent Education Program (LCPC Parent Ed) recently hosted donation collections and events supporting its local mission partner, FosterAll. To celebrate the holiday together and show appreciation to foster families who have opened up their hearts and homes to children in need, LCPC Parent Ed held a Christmas toy drive collecting new toys for boys and girls. Answering the call, LCPC parishioners and Parent Ed participants donated over 200 toys for the toy drive.

Then, on December 7th, the LCPC campus was transformed into a winter wonderland for foster families to enjoy a fun-filled day that included games, crafts, music, entertainment, hot cocoa bar, a delicious meal, and Santa’s Toy Shop! Children were invited to take books from Santa’s library, shop in Santa’s Toy Shop, take a photo with Santa Claus himself, and families were treated to free family photos with a professional photographer. LCPC Parent Ed board members provided support for the event organized by Outreach Chair, Heather Adamack. Fosterall’s Kathy Hernandez organized the impactful event with help from volunteers from many churches including La Canada Presbyterian Church.

About FosterAll

FosterAll recruits prospective foster parents from faith communities and provides ongoing support to these heroic families so that they can provide safe and loving homes for the thousands of children who have been abused and neglected. It all began with one voice, one church and one family helping one child. Since its inception, this process has been repeated over 3,600 times and has created countless families.

FosterAll emerged in 1985 when Dr. Mary Rotzien served as an intern at the MacLaren Children’s Center, a troubled Los Angeles County residential facility that has since closed. Devastated by the number of children in foster care who were without homes, she felt if faith communities were to bring families to these children, then the crisis could be averted. With financial support and encouragement from Westwood Presbyterian Church and her husband Brian F. Buchanan, Dr. Rotzien created FosterAll, formerly known as Child S.H.A.R.E.

Dr. Rotzien’s vision continues today. FosterAll, with over 350 faith partners, strives to find these children safe, supportive, and loving homes.

About LCPC Parent Ed

In its 45th year of helping families thrive, Parent Ed offers classes for parents and grandparents of babies to young adults. Currently, Parent Ed offers 19 classes including 2 online options and 3 Parent Express classes that meet in the evening. Their reputable program provides quality education, friendships, and community. The program attracts over 500 participants from a 30-mile radius. Go to lacanadapc.org/parented for class listings, staff bios, and online registration. Scholarships, payment plans, and affordable childcare are available. La Canada Presbyterian Church is located at 626 Foothill in La Canada.