02/10/2026
Some little know, but important foster care numbers from Bananas Foster
Non-profit organization that empowers families in the Central Valley
through foster care support.
Foster Care
Intensive Service Foster Care (ISFC)
Adoptions
Extended Foster Care
Counties we serve Madera, Fresno, Kings, Kern, and Tulare
02/10/2026
Some little know, but important foster care numbers from Bananas Foster
02/06/2026
💙 One of our kiddos in placement has begun fundraising so they can go on a once in a lifetime Educational Tours trip to Japan. 🙏 please consider contributing at the link below or sharing to as many people as possible. Let make this trip happen for Rachelle! 💙
account.eftours.com/donations/jyMMZ1
02/06/2026
There’s so much the average person doesn’t know about foster care. Let’s take this opportunity to educate 💙
02/05/2026
💙 Want to help foster children but aren’t able to open your home right now?
You can still make a real difference!
We’re raising funds to support our teens in our care, with proceeds going directly toward teen support groups and connection-based events that give them a safe place to be heard and supported.
Every share, every donation, every bit of support matters.
Help us show our foster youth that they’re not alone.
Donate to Change the Life of a Child or Teen 🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟At North Star Family Center, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.How yo...
09/04/2025
We’re thrilled to announce that North Star Family Center has once again earned a three-year accreditation from CARF International, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in foster care and family services. Thank you to our dedicated team, families, and community partners for supporting our mission to protect, strengthen, and uplift children and families. Together, we’re building brighter futures, one family at a time.
08/26/2025
📢 We’re Hiring!
North Star Family Center is looking for part time caring and reliable individuals to join our Visitation Center team. BA/MA level preferred.
Availability
• 2–3 days during the week days or on-call
Hours
• Mon–Fri: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Sat–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (on call only)
If you’re passionate about making a difference for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.
Email resumes to: [email protected]
08/15/2025
Our amazing staff has put together a girl group for teen girls. Here are some photos from our recent paint night. Did you know that teen girls are frequently mislabeled as hard to place simply for being teenage girls. North Star has been very blessed to have so many amazing care providers, who are not only willing to take these young ladies into their homes, but to work alongside our staff and helping these girls transition into amazing young women 💙 our next teen girl movie night will be at the end of this month if you’re interested in donating or even volunteering to help with our teen girl groups please reach out
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |