All Star Children’s Foundation (ASCF) is proud to announce a $180,000 grant from United Way Suncoast, part of their $14.13 million Community Impact Investments to 67 nonprofit partners across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties. Awarded over three years, this funding will empower ASCF to provide vital trauma-informed services for children in foster care in Florida’s Circuit 12 (Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties).
The grant will support comprehensive trauma-informed assessments, consultations, and therapy services delivered by ASCF’s multidisciplinary team. Customized to each child’s needs, these services include evidence-based therapies, trauma and developmental assessments, and case consultation support. This aligns with ASCF’s mission to build brighter futures for children in foster care through innovation, science, and compassion, addressing the critical gap in accessible trauma-informed care for children and families in our region.
“United Way Suncoast’s support allows us to reach children in foster care earlier, when timely intervention matters most,” said Denise Marzullo, CEO of All Star Children’s Foundation. “Their partnership expands our impact—and together, we’re helping children heal, grow, and thrive.”
The rigorous selection process by United Way Suncoast’s 40 external reviewers highlights ASCF’s impact and alignment with community needs. “This grant is a testament to our shared commitment to empowering families,” said Stephen Fancher, Chief Advancement Officer. “It fuels our work to create a trauma-informed foster care system where every child feels safe and valued.”
