Actor Christian Bale and his wife, Sibi Blažić, are co-founders of Together California, an organization dedicated to transforming the foster care system by keeping siblings together. In September 2022, the organization purchased a 4.67-acre parcel of land in Palmdale, California, to establish their first village
Embed from Getty ImagesThe planned community will feature 12 homes and a 7,000-square-foot community center, providing a stable and nurturing environment for foster children. The village aims to offer comprehensive support, including temporary housing for birth parents working toward reunification and transitional housing for youths aging out of foster care.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe estimated cost of the foster village project co-founded by Christian Bale and Sibi Blažić is approximately $22 million. The village will feature 12 homes, two studio apartments for transitional housing, and a 7,000-square-foot community center. The project is expected to be completed by 2025.
The project has received support from local officials, including Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Palmdale Mayor Austin Bishop, who recognize its potential to bring life-changing stability to vulnerable youth.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Together California village is expected to be completed in 2025.
