Copper for kids
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What is Copper for kids?
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:
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
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
1800 Monterey Hwy.
San Jose, CA 95112
Get Directions699 Seaport Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Get Directions30104 Industrial Parkway SW
Hayward, CA 94544
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1000 South Aurora St
Stockton, CA 95206
Get Directions130 N. 12th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Get Directions11320 Dismantle Ct
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
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Sparks, NV 89431
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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.orgPHCC 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.orgPHCC 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.orgPHCC 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