Christian Bale built a foster care village in the California desert

Christian Bale built a foster care village in the California desert

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October 12, 2026

Christian Bale has spent 18 years planning Together California, a new foster care village for up to 72 children and their caregivers in the desert.

Christian Bale, wearing all black, sits on a concrete bench in front of a townhouse.

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It looks nothing like drab institutional facilities. See inside. →

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