June 2026
<!doctype html> Graduations, Bright Futures, and Awareness View this email in your browser | June 2026 | 2026 has been full of so many accolades, accomplishments, and growth for so many of our Foster Kiddos, and we cannot be more grateful. In our Temecula office alone, we have 6 kids graduating high school, and we have many more graduating high school from our Citrus Heights office. Congrats to our graduates and we cannot wait to see what your bright futures hold! World Refugee Day is an international observance held annually on June 20 to honor the strength, courage, and perseverance of displaced people around the globe. Established by the United Nations in 2001, the day raises awareness about the millions forced to flee their homes due to conflict, war, or persecution. At ICA, we recognize this day because of the clients we work with and the situations they come from. We hope to continue raising awareness about these needs, and we invite you to be part of the solution. Get in Touch 6/6 is Cornerstone's 5k/10K/Kid's Fun Run that will be held at Marna O’Brien Park!. It's a great opportunity to join in on the fun and bring awareness to what ICA [...]
May 2026
<!doctype html> View this email in your browser | May 2026 | May is Foster Care Awareness Month. We want to start by saying THANK YOU to anyone or any organization that has been a part of changing these kiddos' lives by providing HOPE over the years. That HOPE could've been thru Fostering, tutoring, respite, providing meals, providing transportation, gifts of essential items, or donating monetarily, all of the ways people have been a part, ICA is entirely grateful. Every year, there are nearly 400,000 children and youth in the Foster Care system. We are so thankful for all the families that have been a part of giving these kiddos HOPE. It's not an easy task, but with our Foster Families and our beloved staff, we can continue to be a voice of HOPE for these children and youth in need! 🏡 Resoure Families We are continually seeing a need for Resource Families, or Foster Families. If you've been thinking about fostering, or have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our office. ❤️ Counseling We are open to the community and have been and we don't think everyone knows that. If you could spread that word [...]
April 2026
<!doctype html> Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. View this email in your browser | April 2026 | In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month at ICA, we will have blue pinwheels in recognition. The pinwheel is the symbol of recognition, and at ICA, we stand on preventing child abuse, educating, and collaborating with organizations and families to protect all children. 🏡 Resoure Families We are continually seeing a need for Resource Families, or Foster Families. If you've been thinking about fostering, or have questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our office. Get in Touch ICA is currently working on updating our 2026 calendar. Stay tuned! if you'd like ICA to host an Information Event at your church or business, or know of any events that you think we should be at, please let us know! * Events can be canceled at any time without warning. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For information on our events please contact ICA directly. 🧠 Counseling Center Pray for us as we continue to seek out avenues of funding for our Counseling Center. Our [...]
February 2026
<!doctype html> New Year, More Progress, Lots of Hope Given View this email in your browser | February 2026 | As we look forward to progress and growth for ICA in 2026, we must first take a look back on 2025 and the amazing things God has done at ICA! Your support strengthens our ability to protect children and build safer future. The donations received during last Christmas was a beautiful reminder of what community can do together uplift and love one another. With the help of generous donors and volunteers, Over 75 kids and their families were blessed with gifts, shared meals and experienced celebrations filled with joy, laughter, and connection reminding them they are deeply loved. Thank you for making this meaningful day possible. For many this was their first holiday in a safe loving environment. 🩺 Medical Needs: Plastic Surgery Support Some of our children are in need of plastic or reconstructive surgery due to medical conditions or past injuries. These procedures are essential not only for physical healing but also for restoring confidence and emotional well-being. With your support, we can ensure these children receive the care they need to live healthy, dignified lives. 🧠 Counseling Goals: Expanding Emotional Support [...]
November 2025
<!doctype html> National Adoption Month, The Work that still lies ahead, and 2026 planning. View this email in your browser | November 2025 | National Adoption Month November is a month ICA celebrates thankfulness and Adoption! We celebrate how thankful we are for the families, friends, ministry partners, and loved ones who embark on this journey with us to ensure these kids get Adopted into their forever homes. Words truly cannot express how thankful we are that you would be a part of this ministry and actively be a Voice of Hope for the vulnerable children, youth, and families. Last month ICA was able to be a part of Edith Gonzalez's radio show of Radio Santisimo Sacramento. It was a major blessing to talk about the work ICA is doing. While it is mostly in Spanish, if you'd like to listen to the interview, you can click on the link below. Listen to the Radio Interview 11/8 – American River Community Church Christmas Market American River Community Church 11/9 - Calvary Murrieta Orphan Sunday Calvary Murrieta - Events 11/14 – Barnabus Group ICA’s presentation Barnabas Group Sacramento * Events can be canceled at any time without warning. We apologize for any inconvenience this may [...]
Keep ICA In Mind For 2026
<!doctype html> View this email in your browser Keep ICA in Mind for 2026 Dear Family, Friends, Leaders, Pastors, As you look ahead to 2026, we sincerely invite you to keep ICA in mind for your plans. Your partnership is essential in helping us continue our mission to be a Voice of HOPE—bringing healing and transformation to children and families locally and around the world through Foster Care, Adoption, Counseling Services, and Humanitarian Aid. ICA is a non-profit 501c3 organization that has been in the community for 35 years. While some of the programs have changed over the years, we are blessed to be in the community offering Foster Care, Adoption services, Counseling, Tutoring, Life Skills training, and various other programs and services. We have aided different non-profit organizations (churches, NPO’s) internationally and domestically with humanitarian aid and supplies, fiscal donations, and sometimes helping be hands and feet in the situations at hand. In 2025, ICA: Had over 100+ children in Foster Care Dozens of children find their forever family thru adoption Had almost 100 children and youth use our counseling services Transitioned young adults in Foster Care to Independent Living Certified and supported NEW Foster Homes Educated community [...]
October 2025
<!doctype html> Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month, Events, and More! View this email in your browser | October 2025 | Emotional Wellness Month Ability to manage and understand your emotions, cope with stress, and handle both positive and negative feelings. Emotional health is crucial for overall well-being, affecting how we interact with others and respond to life's challenges. Our thoughts and emotions are intertwined with body, relationships, character and spiritual life. Young people today say they’re less happy and healthy and struggle more to find purpose, self-control and strong relationships according to Jama Psychiatry - National Data on Age Gradients in Well-being. Among Gen Z, anxiety, loneliness and depression are skyrocketing at alarming rates. In 2023, CDC data showed that: 4 in 10 students felt persistently sad or hopeless. 1 in 5 seriously thought about suicide. 1 in 10 made an attempt. These challenges can be even more intense for foster and adoptive youth who have endured past harmful experiences, even deeply ingrained self-image belief systems resulting in mal-behavioral tendencies. That’s why I’m so encouraged by Barna’s new report: Helping the Next Generation Flourish. Science increasingly confirms what Scripture has long claimed: God’s ways are good for all people, even for those who have endured deep [...]
