Southern California Spring Break 2020 is just around the corner (see school dates below). If you live in the Los Angeles area, that means you will have a week, or…
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Supportive Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
We are very excited to begin fulfilling our mission to provide supportive housing for youth aging out of foster care. When young adults age out, usually around 18 years old,…
Building Hope After Foster Care
We have a plan for youth after foster care! It's a multi-phased, multi-faceted, holistic plan. And part one, we’re building hope and calling it "A Hope And a Future." May…
Supportive Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Too many foster youth are aging out of the system every day and becoming instantly homeless. We aim to provide transitional housing for youth in need and so much more.…
Create a Successful Facebook Fundraiser
First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to consider supporting Finally Family Homes in this way and for going the extra mile to figure out how to do…
Life Skills For Young Adults
Kids who age out of or leave the foster care system are often under-prepared for independence. The foster care system was not intended to raise children, it was created as…
Dealing With A Lying Teenager – 5 Tips To Deal With It Effectively
If you're here, you're probably feeling the sting and frustration of dealing with a lying teenager. Your feelings are valid. Lying is disrespectful, infuriating, and hurtful. And you're not alone. Every…
Orphans in Kyrgyzstan
And What They Taught Us About Hope I didn't know Dasha was an orphan when I met her. I just knew she was a friendly teen who was volunteering to help…
Our Origin Story
Hi! I'm Christina Dronen. My husband, Eric Dronen and I are the founders of Finally Family Homes. If you're looking for our origin story, why we started this charitable organization…