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10 Ways to Boost Family Mental Well-Being in the New Year
As we turn the page to a new year, it’s a great time to check in not just on our calendars, but on our family’s well-being. At Five Acres, its mission is to promote safety, well-being, and permanency for children and families, and a big part of that mission starts at home, with everyday moments...
Five Acres Annual Gala 2026
The Golden Five Acres Gala on June 6, 2026 More than a century ago, a group of donors provided the funds for our agency to purchase five acres of land in Altadena. They commissioned famed architect Myron Hunt to design an outstanding child-oriented facility which opened in 1926. This year, in 2026, we are celebrating the centennial...
Five Acres Annual Gala 2026
The Golden Five Acres Gala on June 6, 2026 More than a century ago, a group of donors provided the funds for our agency to purchase five acres of land in Altadena. They commissioned famed architect Myron Hunt to design an outstanding child-oriented facility which opened in 1926. This year, in 2026, we are celebrating the centennial...
Recognizing the Signs: Supporting Children and Teens at Risk of Suicide
Suicide among children and teens is a growing concern that can feel overwhelming for caregivers, but recognizing the warning signs and knowing how to respond can make a life-saving difference. Young people often communicate their pain through changes in behavior, mood, or daily habits, and these signals, though sometimes subtle, should never be overlooked. Kate...
Golfers and Guests Celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month at 37th Annual Five Acres Tee-iesta! Golf Classic & Dinner
ALTADENA, CALIF., September 17, 2025 — Five Acres golfers and guests celebrated Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month at its 37th Annual Golf Classic & Dinner: Five Acres Tee-iesta!, an annual celebration of community and compassion for a charitable cause, on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the San Gabriel Country Club. Presented by the title sponsor IMA Financial...
Recognizing the Signs: Supporting Children and Teens at Risk of Suicide
Suicide among children and teens is a growing concern that can feel overwhelming for caregivers, but recognizing the warning signs and knowing how to respond can make a life-saving difference. Young people often communicate their pain through changes in behavior, mood, or daily habits, and these signals, though sometimes subtle, should never be overlooked. Kate...
Back-to-school tips for parents and caregivers to help children experiencing anxiety
Five Acres adoptive parents, Shana Honeyman and Robert Forman with Leonard, their son. Photo courtesy of Five Acres Young children going back to school can have big feelings about the transition from summer to a new academic year. Five Acres, a foster care and adoptions charity based in Altadena, provide support to parents, caregivers, and...
10 Parenting Tips on How to Put the Oxygen Mask on First
Five Acres families, who provide a loving, permanent home to children in foster care, receive education, resources, and linkages to community support. Photo courtesy of Five Acres As parents, our instinct is often to put our children’s needs ahead of our own—especially during times of crisis or uncertainty. But just like the in-flight safety message...
Tickets to Five Acres Triple Crown Gala on May 3 to Support Children in Foster Care Available
ALTADENA, Calif., March 21, 2025 — The countdown is on for the 2025 Five Acres Triple Crown Gala on May 3, an elegant evening dedicated to supporting children in foster care and strengthening families. Set against the stunning backdrop of the private estate of April and William Costigan in Pasadena, the charity’s major fundraising gala...