All Star Children's Foundation

03/09/2026

We were invited to present on Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Justice Staff by Jarrett Ballo, Chief Probation Officer at the Department of Juvenile Justice.

We focused on enhancing the team’s understanding of trauma and its impact on youth involved in juvenile justice, taught skills to support resilience and foster healing, and promoted trauma-informed practices to improve youth outcomes and reduce retraumatization. We had a wonderful time learning from one another and hope to continue collaborating in the future!

03/06/2026

Warning: extremely cute kid photos ahead.

For Employee Appreciation Day, our team dug up their best kid pictures so you can meet the people behind All Star Children’s Foundation then and now!

02/25/2026

Proud moments in Tallahassee ✨

Our CEO Stephen Fancher, Chief Program Officer Dr. Kristin Hoffman, and Clinical Director Chelsea Hernandez, represented All Star Children’s Foundation at Children’s Week at the Capitol, meeting with our local delegation to advocate for children and families impacted by foster care.

When clinical insight and child welfare leadership come together at the policy table, real change becomes possible.

We are committed not only to serving children in our community on our Campus of Hope and Healing, but also to shaping the future of foster care across Florida. ⭐️

02/23/2026

We’re proud to be headed to Tallahassee for Children's Week, standing alongside advocates from across Florida to uplift the voices of children and families in foster care. ⭐️

Together, we’re sharing the importance of trauma-informed care, strong support systems, and a future where every child has the opportunity to heal, grow, and shine.

02/17/2026

Brighter futures for children in foster care ✨ Join us this Thursday, February 19, 11am-12pm, and every third Thursday of the month for a behind-the-scenes look at our Campus of Hope and Healing and on-site Pediatric Mental Health Treatment Center. Walk through the spaces where children receive life-changing care, and see how your support fuels healing, connection, and transformation.

Share with a friend and come for a visit!

Reserve your spot today—space is limited:
➡️ https://bit.ly/thirdthursdaysatallstar

02/16/2026

At All Star, we believe children heal best through connection, regulation, and supportive relationships.

We are hosting a one-hour ARC (Attachment, Regulation & Competency) info call to explore interest in our 2026 ARC Learning Collaborative. This is a welcoming space to learn how ARC helps strengthen trauma-informed care across systems and to see if this opportunity may be a good fit for you or your team.

Who should attend? Professionals and systems supporting children, adolescents, and families impacted by trauma, including clinicians, educators, program staff, supervisors, administrators, and organizational leaders.

Join us for one of these dates:
March 2 | 3-4 PM
March 3 | 12-1 PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/ARC-LC-March26 ✨

02/10/2026

We are honored to share this special spotlight from Safe Children Coalition in recognition of Foster Family Appreciation Week! Today, SCC spotlighted our Director of Finance, Eric, his wife Patty, and his family for their commitment to children in foster care. We are proud to see their story celebrated and grateful for the heart they bring to this work every day. They have welcomed over 20 children in their five years of fostering!

At All Star, Eric helps steward our mission with care and purpose, ensuring children and families in foster care receive the support they deserve. Beyond his role here, Eric and his family live this commitment at home, showing what dedication to children truly looks like. 💙⭐

02/07/2026

At All Star, foster care is built around connection, consistency, and healing. Children are supported by trauma-informed clinicians, safe and stable homes, and an environment designed to help them grow, not just get by.

Because when children feel safe, healing becomes possible.

Follow along to see how healing happens.

02/04/2026

We were thrilled to welcome over 100 participants to our initial ARC (Attachment, Regulation & Competency) Info call yesterday! ARC is an evidence-based, trauma-informed framework that supports healing and resilience in children and families by strengthening relationships, coping, and regulation, and individual strengths.

If you are interested in learning more about this framework for your agency, we are offering two more informational calls on March 2 + 3, 2026.

Sign up here ➡️ https://bit.ly/ARC-LC-March26 or at the link in our bio.

02/02/2026

We have 42 AMAZING All Star runners participating on our team this year! There's still time to join us all - The Bridge A Life Superhero Race is this Saturday at Nathan Benderson Park here in Sarasota!

🏃🏃‍♀ Bridge A Life Superhero Race Leaderboard Update! 🏆💥

🎉 Top 5 Teams (so far):
🥇 ALC Super Squad (Abundant Life ) - leading the charge!
🥈 All Star Children's Foundation - champions close behind!
🥉 Safe Children Coalition - superstars on the move!
💥 STEM Martial Arts/Oasis Church - in on the action!
⚡ Bethel Mennonite Church, Sarasota - making a difference!

🚨Don't see your team here? There's still time to gather your squad and make your mark!🦸‍♂️🦸

👉 Sign up here: www.5khero.com