Businesses helping start the conversation about foster care needs in Monterey County

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. Each year hundreds of kids go through the foster system in Monterey County, and Community Liaison Mayra Guzman says the biggest thing is just getting the conversation started about how people can help. That’s the goal at businesses throughout Salinas and on the Peninsula. Whether it’s coffee sleeves, flyers on pizza boxes, or stickers on baked goods. Community human services wants to get the word out about how you can help. Guzman says there’s always a need for families, but if that’s not in the cards then there are other things you can do.

“If you’re willing to hold a meeting I can come out and talk about it. Additional to that if you want to make a donation for school supplies, clothing, and pajamas. We have older kids coming out of high school you can help with graduation gowns and prom,” said Community Liaison Mayra Guzman. Guzman says on an annual basis there is 300 to 400 kids in foster care just in Monterey County.

Businesses participating:

SALINAS-

Pizza Factory, Chocolate Dipper, Cherry Bean, Bakery Station, Bagel Corner, Main Street Bakery, Dolly Cakes & Supplies, Gold Leaf Spice and Tea

ON THE PENINSULA-

Angelina’s Bakery, Central Coast Pediatric Dental, Monterey Crepe Co, Saffron Cafe, Bagel Bakery, Acme Coffee Roasting, Plumes Cafe, Aloha Cafe, Monterey Dental Center

You can contact Community Human Services 831-757-7915 x071