All Star Children's Foundation

08/25/2025

We’re excited to share that we recently received $5,500 in grants from Walmart stores on Bee Ridge, Cattleman, and Tamiami Trail to help us build brighter futures for children in foster care in our community.

08/22/2025

We were honored to present at this year’s Statewide Behavioral Health Conference (BHCon) in Orlando! With over 1,700 attendees, including executive leaders, clinicians, policy makers, researchers, and direct service professionals, BHCon continues to be one of the largest and most influential behavioral health conferences in the Southeast.

Our presentation focused on advancing trauma-focused, evidence-based screening and assessment for children involved in the child welfare system. These children have complex needs, and we believe that leading with compassion, innovation, and science is essential to helping them heal and thrive.

We’re proud to be part of a behavioral health community that’s committed to transforming systems of care through trauma-informed practices and improving outcomes for those who need it most.

08/20/2025

Thank you, Brand New Chapters, Inc., for our new little library!! 📚

08/11/2025

All Star staff Laura Roggenbaum, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, and Regan Schultz, Advanced Doctoral Psychology Intern, represented All Star at the American Psychological Association Convention in Denver, CO last week. Laura presented a research poster highlighting the work of All Star's Multidisciplinary Specialty Trauma Assessment & Developmental Screening Clinic — sharing their findings with psychologists, researchers, educators, and policymakers across the country in hopes of advancing evidence-based practices in child welfare. All Star is proud to contribute to research that is making a difference nationwide.

08/11/2025

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We're grateful for the opportunity to attend the two-day Bal-A-Vis-X Training with community partners such as Building Beyond Basics, hosted by our friends at All Star Children's Foundation!
This specialized training focused on balance, auditory, and visual exercises for brain/body integration. By implementing structured, rhythmic activities, children who have experienced trauma can:
🌟Regulate their nervous system
🌟Improve body awareness
🌟Strengthen focus & attention
🌟Enhance balance & coordination
🌟Build confidence through success
We look forward to implementing this training at The Gathering and Parents' Night Out!

08/07/2025

Five years of All Star… and just a few days left in our Summer Giving Campaign. Every dollar brings us closer to ensuring children in foster care have the support, stability, and love they deserve. Let’s cross the finish line together. 🩵💛

➡️ Be the reason a child feels safe, seen, and supported -- Give a gift today: https://allstarchildren.org/summer-giving/

07/29/2025

We're hiring! All Star has an opening for a Case Manager.

Visit the link to learn more and apply:
https://allstarchildren.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities/

07/27/2025

Five years of milestones, big and small. From the joy of Splash Bash to the warmth of the Holiday Shoppe, each event has brought comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging to children and families on our campus.

These moments matter—because for many of the kids we serve, they’re firsts. First time picking out a holiday gift for someone they love. First time celebrating their birthday with a birthday cake and the happy birthday song. First time feeling truly celebrated for just being them. Thank you for helping make these memories possible.

Help us keep making more memories for kids in foster care -
Make a gift today ➡️ https://allstarchildren.org/summer-giving/

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07/25/2025

"I love showing up here every week." That’s what one of the kids shared about coming to therapy at All Star—and to us, it’s the highest compliment.

It means they feel safe. Seen. Supported.
It means healing isn’t just happening—it’s something they look forward to.

This is the power of trauma-informed care. 💛

07/25/2025

One of our key goals in therapy is helping children learn to regulate their bodies, especially during moments of extreme distress. This week, All Star was proud to host a specialized training in Bal-A-Vis-X—a program that focuses on balance, auditory, and visual integration to support the coordination of left and right brain function.

These rhythmic, body-based movements are powerful tools that help children develop self-regulation, body awareness, and a sense of calm. A diverse group of professionals—including mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, case managers, mentors, and family support workers from across our community—came together to learn these innovative techniques. With these new skills, they are now even better equipped to support the children and youth they serve every day.

07/23/2025

United Way Suncoast is helping us meet children in foster care where they are—sooner. This funding will support our trauma and developmental assessments, consultations, and therapy services—helping to address the critical gap in accessible, trauma-informed care for children and families with child welfare involvement in the Suncoast region.

Read more at the link below ⬇️

All Star Children’s Foundation (ASCF) is proud to announce a $180,000 grant from United Way Suncoast, part of their $14.13 million Community Impact Investments to 67 nonprofit partners across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties. Awarded over three years, this funding wil...