Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation

This portable timeline will detail the life of Biddy Mason who rose from slavery in the mid-1800's to not only obtain her freedom but have a major impact as a well-loved citizen of Los Angeles. The timeline will also display the major activities that occurred within the State of CA, the nation and the world during her lifetime. It will be created on the wall in our office where classes/tours are held for former foster youth education as well as being used in the LA area for educational presentations.

Our ultimate aim is to erase disparities in education, employment and well-being that affect former LA County foster-age youth especially within the African American population that make up 24% of the LA County foster system but yet only 10% of the LA County population.

For every one child in the foster care system with a relative providing the care, there are 14 children being raised by relatives outside that system who need help. That's the focus of "grands"! Kinship caregiving, for children whose parents are unable to care for their children, comes with unique challenges and a need for access to the right resources. The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation (BMCF) offers navigational support and resources to Grandfamilies and Kinship Caregivers as they hold the hands of their precious grandchildren and youth.