Extraordinary Families

Extraordinary Families ExtraFam helps children and youth in foster care have the childhoods and futures they deserve.

Extraordinary Families is a leading nonprofit foster family, adoption and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the daily lives, and long-term outcomes of children impacted by child welfare, from newborns to young adults. Working with children and families, we combine best practices with proven research and advocacy to create visionary policies, innovative programs and scalable services tha

t produce measurable improvements in the lives of
children and families involved in child welfare or at risk of involvement. Our work is fueled by the vision that every child and family in child welfare has the same opportunities, hopes and prospects that all children and families deserve.

Our staff spent some time this week creating posters, bracelets, and bandanas to gear up to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride thi...
05/22/2026

Our staff spent some time this week creating posters, bracelets, and bandanas to gear up to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride this June!! We have the honor of marching at West Hollywood Pride next month so please look out for us there. We love our LGBTQIA+ families, children, and youth and are committed to providing the best quality of care for ALL 🏳️‍⚧️💙🏳️‍🌈

For Foster Care Month, we asked some of our extraordinary ambassadors to reflect back on their time as resource parents:...
05/08/2026

For Foster Care Month, we asked some of our extraordinary ambassadors to reflect back on their time as resource parents:

"I remember looking forward to our visits with the Extraordinary Families team. We couldn’t wait to share all the new things our kiddo was doing. It felt more like catching up with a friend than a home visit." - Johnny

Johnny and his partner Larry met little Devin in 2022 when he was only 3 weeks old. Two years later, they had the opportunity to become a forever family through adoption.

We are so grateful for supporters like Larry and Johnny who continuously provide support for our prospective parents who are new to foster care. Thank you for all that you do!

May is National Foster Care Month. 💛Join us in raising awareness for the many children in foster care who are waiting fo...
05/01/2026

May is National Foster Care Month. 💛
Join us in raising awareness for the many children in foster care who are waiting for one caring adult to step forward and provide love and security.

Kira took that leap of faith—and through foster care, she met her amazing daughter, Zoe. In 2021, they became a forever family.

“Foster care means expanding the prosaic meaning of the term ‘family.’ It means opening your heart and home to the expansion of love and the possibility of forever. It brought me the daughter I was waiting to meet since I first conceived of being a mother. It is an adventure into the unknown and into the certitude of love.”

This month, you can be the reason a child’s story changes. Take the first step.

4 in 10 foster youth face homelessness within 4 years of aging out. But it doesn't have to be this way. Mentorship, hous...
03/25/2026

4 in 10 foster youth face homelessness within 4 years of aging out. But it doesn't have to be this way. Mentorship, housing support, and community connection change outcomes. Our program, Unlimited Possibilities 4 Youth, pours into young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. Donate or consider contributing as a mentor to help strengthen our program and the youth we serve. 💙

Resource parents wear many hats. From advocating at meetings to helping with homework and showing up on the toughest day...
03/12/2026

Resource parents wear many hats. From advocating at meetings to helping with homework and showing up on the toughest days, their impact goes far beyond what people often see.

We’re so grateful for our resource families who give their time, patience, and hearts to support children and youth. 💛

Sebastien and Vincent opened their hearts to foster care with one hope: to give a child a safe, loving, and stable home....
02/20/2026

Sebastien and Vincent opened their hearts to foster care with one hope: to give a child a safe, loving, and stable home. When Billy entered their lives, everything clicked into place. His resilience, laughter, and growing confidence remind them every day why this journey matters.

Last month, Billy became a part of their forever family through adoption.

Foster care transformed their lives—expanding their hearts and redefining what family means. Watching Billy thrive has been their greatest joy, and their story is a beautiful reminder that family is built through commitment, trust, and unconditional love. 💙

We hope that Billy's story inspires you to take that next step and consider becoming a resource family. Our next virtual orientation is March 5th at 6:30pm. Click the link below to sign up :)
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/extraordinary-families-77554748473

We’re always looking for caring adult mentors to support youth ages 16+ with lived experience in the child welfare syste...
02/18/2026

We’re always looking for caring adult mentors to support youth ages 16+ with lived experience in the child welfare system.

Mentors commit to about 8 hours per month for one year, building a meaningful connection with their matched youth and helping them work toward their personal goals.

Make a difference. Be the steady support they deserve. 💛 Email [email protected] to learn more.

Becoming a resource parent is a life-changing experience that opens your heart, expands your family in unexpected ways, ...
02/02/2026

Becoming a resource parent is a life-changing experience that opens your heart, expands your family in unexpected ways, and gives a child the stability and care they deserve. If you’ve ever thought about fostering but weren’t sure the timing was right, this could be the moment to take that first step and learn what’s possible.

Join us this Saturday morning at 9:30am over Zoom for our orientation. You can register by clicking the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/extraordinary-families-77554748473

Allies’ program, Unlimited Possibilities for Youth, helps youth formerly in foster care between the ages of 16-26 gain t...
01/30/2026

Allies’ program, Unlimited Possibilities for Youth, helps youth formerly in foster care between the ages of 16-26 gain the skills necessary to achieve their goals and make a successful transition into adulthood.

If you or someone you know was involved in the child welfare system and need some support, we have many services available to you. Our services include: case management, referrals, educational support, mentorship opportunities, and paid internship opportunities. Email [email protected] to learn how to get involved.

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221 N. Ardmore Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90004

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12133652900

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