Foster Family Agency
A New Beginning
OUR TEAM
People Behind
the Promise
A multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals, specialists, and volunteers dedicated to every child and family we serve.
OUR STORY
A Community Built on
Hope & Healing
Founded in February 2005, A New Beginning Foster Family Agency (ANBFFA) was established to serve court-adjudicated dependent children in the High Desert region of California.
"We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home where they can heal, grow, and thrive, regardless of their past."
-Dr Suzette Mohammed, Founder; Executive Director.
Dr. Mohammed is a driving force behind ANBFFA since its founding in 2005, our director brings over two decades of leadership in foster care services, community advocacy, and nonprofit management to guide our mission every day.
WHO WE ARE
Every Role,
Every Purpose
Agency Social Worker
Develops family service plans, coordinates with courts and schools, conducts home visits, and drives permanency planning.
Case Management
Court Liaison
Family Services
Clerical & Administrative Support
Processes intakes, maintains confidential records, manages scheduling, and coordinates cross-department communications.
Records Management
Data Entry
Compliance
Youth Advocates
Provides mentorship, navigates youth rights in the dependency system, and connects youth to education and employment resources.
Youth Development
Advocacy
Life Skills
Behavioral Health Specialist
Conducts mental health screenings, coordinates therapy referrals, implements trauma-informed care, and provides crisis intervention.
Trauma-Informed Care
Mental Health
Crisis Support
Volunteers
Supports events and outreach, assists with youth mentoring, provides community aid, and engages in fundraising and awareness.
Community Support
Mentoring
Events
Administration
Oversees licensing, compliance, staff recruitment, policy development, and agency-wide budgeting and reporting.
Operations
Licensing
HR & Compliance
Parent Training Specialists
Delivers pre-service and in-service training, coaches on trauma-informed parenting, and prepares families for licensing renewals.
Parent Coaching
Training
Resource Development
OUR COMMUNITY IN ACTION
Making a Difference Together
NOW TAKING APPLICANTS
Join Our Team
ANBFFA is actively seeking compassionate professionals and volunteers to join our growing team in Southern California.
Social Workers
Youth Advocates
Clerical Staff
Parent Trainers
Behavioral Health
Volunteers
All applications reviewed via our Contact page
READY TO BEGIN?
Every Child Deserves
A New Beginning
Whether you're interested in becoming a resource parent, referring a child, or partnering with our agency — we'd love to connect with you.
Contact Us Today
(760) 244-8337
ANBFFA
A New Beginning Foster Family Agency
Serving San Bernardino County since 2005.
Licensed by the State of California.
SERVICES
Home
Programs
Behavioral Health
Foster Resources
Contact Us
CONTACT
15729 Main Street
Hesperia, CA 92345
anbffa@gmail.com
© 2025 A New Beginning Foster Family Agency. All rights reserved.
WHO WE ARE
Every Role, Every Purpose
Our multidisciplinary team brings together licensed professionals, trained specialists, and passionate volunteers — each with a defined role in supporting foster youth and families across Southern California.
Agency Social Worker
The backbone of case management — coordinating care plans, court appearances, and family services.
Develops and monitors individualized family service plans
Coordinates with courts, schools, and medical providers
Conducts home visits and assessments for placements
Facilitates family reunification and permanency planning
Case Management
Court Liaison
Family Services
Clerical & Administrative Support
Keeping the agency running — from intake documentation to records management and scheduling.
Processes intake forms, referrals, and client onboarding
Maintains confidential case files and compliance records
Coordinates staff scheduling and meeting logistics
Manages communications across departments and external agencies
Records Management
Data Entry
Compliance
Youth Advocates
Direct champions for youth in care — navigating rights, building life skills, and providing mentorship.
Provides one-on-one mentorship and emotional support
Navigates youth rights within the dependency system
Connects youth to education, employment, and housing resources
Facilitates life skills workshops for transition-age youth
Youth Development
Advocacy
Life Skills Coaching
Behavioral Health Specialist
Trauma-informed mental health support — from crisis intervention to long-term therapeutic coordination.
Conducts behavioral and mental health screenings
Coordinates therapy referrals and psychiatric evaluations
Implements trauma-informed care frameworks (CBT, ARC)
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation support
Trauma-Informed Care
Mental Health
Crisis Intervention
Volunteers
Community heart — dedicated individuals who donate time, skills, and compassion to strengthen our programs.
Supports events, outreach, and community programming
Assists with youth mentoring and tutoring programs
Provides transportation, meal support, and errands
Engages in fundraising, donation drives, and awareness campaigns
Community Support
Event Assistance
Mentoring
Administration
Strategic leadership and operations — ensuring compliance, staff excellence, and agency-wide quality.
Oversees agency licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance
Manages staff recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews
Develops and enforces agency policies and procedures
Leads budgeting, grants management, and reporting to stakeholders
Operations
Licensing
HR & Compliance
Parent Training Specialists
Equipping resource parents with knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide exceptional foster care.
Delivers pre-service and in-service training for resource families
Coaches parents on trauma-informed parenting techniques
Prepares families for licensing requirements and renewals
Facilitates support groups and peer learning communities
Parent Coaching
Training Facilitation
Resource Development
OUR COMMUNITY IN ACTION
Making a Difference Together
Snapshots from toy drives, community outreach, resource parent celebrations, and the everyday people who make our mission possible.
NOW TAKING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
Join Our Team
ANBFFA is actively seeking compassionate, qualified professionals to join our growing team. Whether you're a licensed social worker, behavioral health specialist, youth advocate, or want to volunteer — we'd love to hear from you.
Social Workers
Youth Advocates
Clerical Staff
Parent Trainers
Behavioral Health
Volunteers
All applications reviewed via our Contact page · Serving San Bernardino County & Southern California
Ready to Begin?
Every Child Deserves
A New Beginning
Whether you're interested in becoming a resource parent, referring a child, or partnering with our agency — we'd love to connect with you.
A New Beginning
Foster Family Agency
Helping to rebuild the lives of children and youth through compassionate foster care services since 2005. Serving the High Desert community of California.
Contact
15729 Main Street
Hesperia, CA 92345
Fax: (760) 244-8099
anbffa@gmail.com
2026 A New Beginning Foster Family Agency. All rights reserved.
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Licensed by the State of California
California WIC §300
MEET THE TEAM
"We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home where they can heal, grow, and thrive, regardless of their past."
-Dr Suzette Mohammed, Founder; Executive Director.
Dr. Mohammed is a driving force behind ANBFFA since its founding in 2005, our director brings over two decades of leadership in foster care services, community advocacy, and nonprofit management to guide our mission every day.
Our Children’s Team Dedication
