Christian Bale's Village for Foster Siblings-5 Key Takeaways
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Christian Bale is building a community in Los Angeles for foster siblings to prevent their separation. He partnered with Dr. Eric Esrailian to found Together California, a project that aims to create a nurturing environment for children in foster care. The initiative has secured $1.7 million in funding and is situated on a 4.7-acre lot, where construction is underway. The village will include 12 three-bedroom homes managed by trained foster parents, a community center, gardens, and spaces for birth parents and transitioning teens.
Bale's initiative to build a foster care village stemmed from his concern about the separation of siblings in foster care, with 75% of siblings in the U.S. being separated upon entering the system.
The village will consist of 12 three-bedroom townhomes, each accommodating six children, managed by professionally trained full-time foster parents.
Apart from housing, the community will feature a 7,000-square-foot center, a garden, open spaces, and temporary housing for birth parents and transitioning teens.
Despite the lengthy journey, Bale regards the Together California project as one of his most significant accomplishments and aims to leave a positive impact by providing a loving and supportive environment for foster children.
Read at SFGATE
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