OUR VISION

Changing the future of foster care

We envision a world where every child in foster care experiences a stable, loving, and nurturing home so they can realize their full potential.

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For 12+ years, RaiseAChild has inspired

an on-growing community to take action

to help children in foster care

We are making change through innovative solutions

Two polaroids laid flat next to each-other showing foster parents with their children

Two gay foster dads in a park standing behind their foster-adopted sons

A latino couple sitting on a park bench holding their adopted baby

Join the 214,421 foster parents making a difference in a child’s life

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RaiseAChild has recruited over 15,023 Foster Parents

Our Founder

Rich Valenza

As the father of two children adopted through Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, Rich understands firsthand the trials and tribulations of LGBT community members and of single parents who seek to build families.

Over the years, Rich has formed strategic partnerships with community service agencies, national and regional LGBT organizations, and businesses to build RaiseAChild’s strength and influence.

RaiseAChild Team

Jason Cook

Chief Program Officer

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Deyanira Contreras

Parent Advocate (Bilingual) Deputy Director

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Yuliana Gutierrez

Bilingual Parent Advocate

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Lluvia Tovar

Bilingual Parent Advocate

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Paris Cook-Troynel

Parent Advocate

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Richard Avila-Winburn

Brand & Marketing Coordinator

Sonja Lee

Community Event Planner

Esmeralda Ortiz

Program and Event Associate

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Board of Directors

Maggie Bohlman

Governance Committee
Piece-by-Piece, Executive Director Foster-to-Adopt Parent

Becky Walton

Board Co-Chair
VP of Sales & Business Development Parent

Ross Smith-Knight

Board Member
Guaranteed Rate Mortgage
Foster-to-Adopt Parent

Camille Thornton

Secretary
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Foster-to-Adopt Parent

Mirza Patail

Board Treasurer
Management Consultant
Parent

Linda Konner

Development Co-Chair
Parent

Jonathan Fitzgerald

Governance Committee
ChairEquinox Strategy Partners
Managing Partner
Foster-to-Adopt Parent

Brittany Carter, CPA

Finance Committee
OBP Services, CEO/President

Daniel Roemer

Program Outreach Committee
Rumack Family Foundation, VP
Foster-to-Adopt parent

Beth McCluney

Development, Co-chair
Krieger Speciality Products, Owner
Foster-to-Adopt Parent

Amy Bernardino

Board Co-Chair and Governance Committee Pennymac, SVP, Administration
Parent and Birthmother

Lyndea Dew

Board Member
Vice President, Content & Talent Partnerships
NBCUniversal Advertising Platforms & Operations

Guillaume
de Chalendar

Development Committee
SVP, Head of Media & Entertainment
Banc of California

Our Benefactors

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RaiseAChild is committed to finding safe and loving homes for children in foster care.

RaiseAChild is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit

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RaiseAChild is the national leader in recruiting and supporting prospective foster parents

Call/Text 877-417-1440

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RaiseAChild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California

Main Office

RaiseAChild Inc. 5419 Hollywood Blvd,
Suite C-419 Hollywood, CA 90027

Regional Office Mailing Addresses

RaiseAChild 707 Hahman Drive,
Box 9384, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Georgia Office Mailing Addresses

RaiseAChild 830 Glenwood Ave SE,
Suite: 510-223 Atlanta, GA 30316