When I Grow Up

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A short clip of a 6 year old sharing her concept of a community she will have when she grows up, based on Gift Economy. Unstaged, unrehearsed, unprepared, just straight from the heart… Listen to her, it is her generation … Continue reading

Successful Education For Foster Children

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Education That Makes A Difference “Because the estimated 518,000 children in foster care are among the most at-risk children in American society, and because the quality of their primary and secondary education is a major factor in determining whether or … Continue reading

~ Learning From Children ~ Inspirational Theme for March

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Little Gurus Learning to Follow When we approach children with the awareness that they can teach us, we automatically become more present ourselves. As grown-ups, we often approach children with ideas about what we can teach them about this life … Continue reading

Family Bowling Night ~ February 7th

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Sierra Association Of Foster Families Foster Families Greetings! SAFF would like to thank Frontier Financial Credit Union for choosing the Children in Foster Care as the recipient of this event. You don’t know the different you make in these kid’s … Continue reading

~ A Beautiful Change ~ Inspirational Theme For February

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We are all changing every day, whether we know it or not. We can dread these changes and deny them, or we can accept these changes and bask in the glory of them. We can accept change and we can … Continue reading

7 Wonders of the World ~ By A Child

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Photo of Ria Geraban Rombaoa Some students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal … Continue reading

A List of Encouraging Phrases

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~ Encouraging Phrases ~ Here you will find a great selection of encouraging phrases. Why not try a few of these, while incorporating some of your own ideas to help brighten up your kids day.  See What Happens. 1. I … Continue reading

So How Do I Create An Inspiring Message?

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Daily messages, Daily Inspiration, Daily Motivation: Treats Hard-Nosed, Street-wise Kids Crave more than Chocolate. Treats for Sweet Kids, Too! They call them sappy, lame, soppy, mushy, sloppy. No street-wise, gang initiated, hard-nosed, tough kid will admit that they like your … Continue reading

Announcement – Computers and Nutrition from S.A.F.F.

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Greetings!  FOR RELATIVE FOSTER PARENTS WHO ARE LICENSED AND ARE FOSTERING A RELATIVE CHILD… …AND FOR BIRTH PARENTS WHO ARE BEING RE-UNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.IF THE CHILD IN YOUR HOME NEEDS A COMPUTER… please CONTACT JOSEPH AT SAFF… 775/828-9977ARRANGEMENTS ARE … Continue reading

Free Zumba Classes Starting

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ZUMBA DANCE EXERCISE burns off 500-1,000 calories per hour… is lots of fun… and everyone moves at their own pace and skill.. so no previous dance or exercise experience is necessary… just bring a big smile and comfortable shoes…    … Continue reading

Education Not Incarceration

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With various academic, tutoring, media and arts projects, we assist youth in foster care to stay in school, achieve academic success, reduce and prevent juvenile crimes leading to juvenile arrests and adult incarcerations. Our In-Home After School Academic Tutoring program … Continue reading