Staff Reports

Corona – There are thousands of children in foster care in the Inland Empire who have entered the foster system at no fault of their own. They’ve often suffered abuse, neglect, and trauma. However, you have an opportunity to provide a safe and loving home for these children and Avant-Garde Foster Family Agency can help you every step of the way.

Avant-Garde Foster Family Agency is a private, non-Profit 501(c)3 community service organization that was founded in 2003 and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and youth in foster care from 0 to 20 years of age. They also hold the distinction of a three-year CARF accreditation, signifying their commitment to excellence toward the people they serve.

For twenty years, Greg Estravit, CEO and Founder of Avant-Garde Foster Family Agency, has been passionate about placing foster youth in the best possible home environments. Estravit discovered his passion for helping children after the birth of his own daughter.

Avant-Garde Foster Family Agency carefully evaluates applicants before placing children in their care, eliminating the undesirable turnover common with foster care. The requirements to becoming a resource parent applicant are that you must: be 25 years of age, own or rent a home, have adequate income to meet your own needs, pass a background check, and have a valid Driver’s license and social security card. Once an approved applicant passes the background check and home study, they become part of the Avant-Garde Foster Family community.

Avant-Garde is also a small-sized agency, allowing their case workers to make frequent home visits, which provides adequate attention to their foster families and kids. Their staff are also here to support you every step of the way, 24 hours a day, so you are never alone.

The agency currently serves Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties. Their office is located at 1655 East 6th St. Suite A-4C, Corona, CA  92879.

For more information about becoming a resource parent, volunteer opportunities, or donation needs, call 951-735-5300 or visit their website at www.avgffa.org.