Program areas at Orangewood Foundation
Education-orangewood Foundation programs help current and former foster youth develop and achieve their educational goals, from high school to college to graduate school. Our programs include our samueli academy charter high school,scholarships for college and graduate school and education-related workshops. See orangewoodfoundation.org
Housingorangewood was established in 1981 to build a shelter for abused and neglected children in orange county. When it was completed, Orangewood children's home (now known as Orangewood children and family center) was deeded back to orange county social services agency to own and operate. The Foundation continues to support the shelter with volunteers, special activities for the children, and funding for occasional special projects.the Foundation provides housing referrals and assistance, plus transitional housing through our four rising tide program sites. See orangewoodfoundation.org
Life skills & employmentseveral Orangewood programs help current and former foster youth learn essential life skills that children and teens from stable families often learn from their parents, either directly or through observation. Our programs also help youth find employment and develop job-readiness skills.see orangewoodfoundation.org
Health and wellnessmany foster youth struggle to become self-sufficient once they are released from foster care at age 18. Some are homeless or in unstable housing while others are under- or un-employed. Through our onsite resource center we help these youth with the basics such as non-perishable food, toiletries, and hot lunches. Additionally, we offer access to mail boxes, computers, and a washer and dryer. See orangewoodfoundation.org