Foster Care Counts to Honor Foster Parents & Children at 7th Annual Foster Mother's Day Celebration Sunday, May 10
Hundreds of Volunteers Gather on Mother's Day to Show Appreciation to 2,000 Los Angeles Foster Parents and Children
(firmenpresse) - LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/28/15 -- Foster Care Counts, the non-profit organization founded by Jeanne Pritzker that's dedicated to raising awareness and serving the needs of foster youth and families in Los Angeles, will host its seventh annual Foster Mother's Day celebration Sunday, May 10. Together with numerous community-based organizations that support Los Angeles' foster care system, Foster Care Counts is hosting over 2,000 foster youth and their families at a celebration that gives back to foster parents who dedicate their lives to helping children. The annual event, held at The Willows Community School in Culver City, honors foster families with a day filled with fun, entertainment, food, relaxation and pampering. Corporate partners include Disney/ABC Television Networks, Jouer Cosmetics, Nestle, Paul Mitchell®, Target, and Wolfgang Puck Catering and all activities are made possible by over 300 dedicated volunteers.
"Foster parents are heroes every day. They give of themselves selflessly to the tens of thousands of foster youth in Los Angeles, and what better day to recognize them than Mother's Day?" said Jeanne Pritzker, founder of Foster Care Counts. "It is meaningful to acknowledge these families for the love, kindness and support they offer and to show our appreciation by hosting a day in their honor."
"This wonderful celebration by Foster Care Counts reminds us all how special foster mothers are in providing for the unique needs of our most vulnerable youth," said Philip Browning, Director, Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services.
As Mother's Day recognizes the hard work of moms in all households, Foster Care Counts believes it is important to celebrate the special parents who are helping to raise children who need alternative living situations. To accommodate as many guests as possible, Foster Care Counts is hosting two sessions, the first from 9:30am-12:00pm and the second from 1:30pm-4:00pm.
Hayden Byerly from ABC Family's "The Fosters" and VoluntEars from The Walt Disney Company will also take part in the day. Congresswoman Karen Bass and other local officials will also be on hand to honor LA's foster parents.
The Kids' area will have carnival games, arts and crafts, magicians, balloon artists, face painting, and, new this year, a rock-climbing wall. Young children can enjoy a special storytelling and activity area hosted by The Book Foundation, which will also be giving young readers books and backpacks to take home. Special celebrity guests will be dropping in throughout the day to read stories aloud to the kids, including youth talent from hit shows on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon.
Visitors to the spa will enjoy hairstyling by Future Professionals from Paul Mitchell the School, Sherman Oaks and makeup sessions from professional makeup artists, compliments of Jouer Cosmetics. Every spa visitor will receive a Paul Mitchell cosmetic bag filled with products to take home. Wolfgang Puck Catering will provide a buffet lunch to all attendees, Nestlé will be providing drinks, desserts, and snacks. Guests will be invited to shop for free in a special clothing boutique offering new and gently used clothing for all members of the family. Family portraits, framed and decorated to preserve the memories of this day, will be available. Target will be giving moms and children gifts to take with them, and Project Glimmer will be giving every mother a unique piece of jewelry.
Foster Care Counts' mission is to improve the lives of youth in foster care and ensure they thrive. We partner with care and advocacy organizations to address the gaps in service and impediments to success and target ways to boost outcomes. Together, we ignite initiatives to empower foster youth, improve access to valuable resources, and incite change on their behalf. If you are interested in joining us and becoming part of our community that is dedicated to making a difference in Los Angeles' foster care community, please visit
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