Below you can see some of the awards that FCCA, and/or it's founder Audrey Foster, have received over the years. While these awards highlight the accomplishments of Audrey and the agency, the true reward lies in the placement of children into loving permanent families. 

• Adoption Excellence Awards - 2006
  Presented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families, this award recognized FCCA in the area of faith-based initiative supporting adoptions from foster care.  The award recognized FCCA's unique partnership programs with various churches to recruit adoptive families from all sectors of the faith community.  More detailed information about the award can be found at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/current_initiatives/aeawards06.htm

• Angels in Adoption Award - 2003
  Presented by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, a non-partisan alliance of members of Congress who are dedicated to improving adoption policies. The award is given in recognition of outstanding example and commitment to promoting adoption. Audrey was nominated by The Honorable Dennis Cardoza, California House of Representatives, 18th District.

• WOMAN OF THE YEAR - 200l
  In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the people of the state of California. Presented by  Assemblyman Dennis Cardoza, California Legislature.
  

• ALUMNI OF THE YEAR - 1998
  Presented by the Alumni Association of California State University at Stanislaus for her service to the families of California and the children of the world; for outstanding achievement as the founder and former Executive Director of the adoption agency named Family Connections; and for outstanding achievement as the founder of two children's relief organizations: Children's Center of Ethiopia (now an independent organization not affiliated with FCCA), and Shared Blessings of Uganda.

• ACTIVIST AWARD - 1997
  Presented by The North American Council on Adoptable Children for outstanding efforts on behalf of children

• SEAL OF THE SENATE 1989
  Presented by Senator Dan McCorquodale, for caring service to the families and children of California