It's been so amazing to be a part of the Love Box Program. Getting to know the kids in care and the foster families that bring them in is such a blessing. Walking along side them on this journey has been a growing and learning experience for all of us!
As director of programs, I’m so fortunate to have a front row seat to see our amazing case workers interact with the families, youth and volunteers. They strive not only to make intentional, relational matches that will best serve the youth or families, but also to continually steward the relationships with both the families and the volunteers with excellence. And we’re seeing the results in the relationships being built between the families and volunteer groups, and mentors and mentees—it’s really just a joy to watch.
I've had both a professional and personal experience with Bakersfield Angels. I am on the board and have been so impressed by the professionalism of our parent organization National Angels and how this has trickled down through to our local organization. Now as a Love Box leader, my personal experience has been nothing but amazing. I've seen how the case managers work with the families and with our group members and its been a very smooth and enjoyable process. This organization and its mission is the real deal and are really making big waves in this community.
It’s SO heartwarming seeing the relational aspect flourish in a non-profit! Bakersfield Angels truly goes above and beyond for these children and their families, giving them a support group to lean on through times of tough transition, milestones, and so much more. Everyone who chooses to work with/volunteer for Bakersfield Angels has a huge heart for our community and I’m so thankful to be a part of it!
Thank you Bakersfield for stepping up and being so generous with your time and resources! The work of Bakersfield Angels is ALREADY changing so many lives. Being a foster/adopt mom myself, I know first hand the challenges, struggles, and joy that come with foster care. Looking back, I KNOW our family would have benefited from a LOVE BOX group!!! The support (emotionally, physically, financially - all of it) provided by Bakersfield Angels is so needed for foster children AND their foster families. And that's exactly what Bakersfield Angels is doing in our community. Bakersfield Angels volunteers are going to be the KEY!!! We need YOU to help us make a positive impact on the lives of our the children in foster care in Kern County. What an amazing journey this has been!!! Thank you Bakersfield Angels and THANK YOU BAKERSFIELD!