Copper for kids

400,000

The number of children in the US foster care system

129,000

The number of children who are eligible for adoption

59,000

The number of children in the foster care system in California
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What is Copper for kids?

Started by a PHCC of California Board of Director

Board Director Terry Risse of Iron Mechanical, worked previously with Stanford Sierra Youth & Families in finding forever homes for children in the foster care system. Stanford Youth Solutions and Sierra Forever Families merged in July 2019.

In 2013, the PHCC of California Board of Directors voted to create the Copper for Kids program to unite membership in assisting local foster agencies statewide find foster children forever homes.

Finding forever families for children in foster care:

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Decreases the number of homelessness

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Lessens the illegal activities in the community

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Reduces the inmate population in prisons

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Ends the cycle of abuse

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Teaches them how to value themselves, their family, and their community

Jason was found in a bar parking lot on the side of a highway at the age of 3 with a hammer in his hand, looking for food to eat. Local law enforcement was contacted and when they went to Jason’s house, they found his brother, Nolan, unattended with no adult home.

In January 2013, the boys were referred to Stanford Sierra Youth & Families’ CapKids program to work towards finding an adoptive family for them.  After meeting with a prospective family, the family decided that they wanted to meet Jason and Nolan.

The boys began to form healthy and natural bonds with their adoptive family and were uniquely able to pull the boys out of their shells and be kids. After many visits, the boys were
placed into their new home. Since then, the boys have eased into regular classes and developed healthy relationships with peers. They also enjoy boating, camping, hiking, drive-in movies, and birthday parties with friends.

Jason and Nolan’s forever family was finalized on April 26th .

How To Participate in Copper for Kids

1. Collect

Collect scrap copper from shop projects and job sites

2. Sell

Sell collected scrap copper at the local copper recycling center


3. Donate

Donate 100% of proceeds to the foster group in your area


4. Give

Give hope to a child with comfort and the security of a forever home

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                                Help Us Meet The Goal

On average it costs foster agencies $5,000 to place a child in a forever home.

  • PHCC of the Sacramento Valley
    Contact: Christie Shorrock, Director of Development & Public Relations
    Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
    Ph: 916-368-5114 x 346
    cshorrock@sierraff.org
    www.sierraff.org

  • PHCC of the Greater Los Angeles Area
    Contact: Jean Sweeney, Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
    Children’s Bureau
    Ph: 213-342-0143
    www.all4kids.org

  • PHCC of Orange, Riverside & San Bernardino
    Contact: Jean Sweeney, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
    Children’s Bureau
    Ph: 213-342-0413
    www.all4kids.org

  • PHCC of Orange, Riverside & San Bernardino
    Contact: Lupe Barrera, Manager
    Orangewood Children’s Foundation
    1575 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    714-619-0220 Ph
    www.orangewoodfoundation.org
    (Not on Copper for Kids Approved List)

  • PHCC San Diego
    Contact: Teresa Stivers, Executive Director
    Walden Family Services
    Ph: 619-727-5881
    www.waldenfamily.org

  • PHCC of Alameda & Contra Costa Counties
    PHCC of the Redwood Empire
    PHCC of San Francisco & San Mateo Counties
    Contact: Jill Jacobs, Executive Director
    Family Builders
    jjacobs@familybuilders.org
    www.familybuilders.org
    Ph: 510-272-0204
    Fx: 510-272-0277