Foster Success

Youth engagement: the youth engagement programs bring together young people to support one another and tackle the issues that matter to them. Whether or not a young person is involved in some of our other programs, we still want those who have been in Foster care to engage with their peers who have shared experiences.

Educational Success: educational Success looks different for each person. Through a comprehensive series of educational support programs, participants can access support to navigate their journey from high school to college and through the various challenges that come along with each step.

Financial empowerment: financial empowerment is the key to financial literacy and self-sufficiency. Program participants gain skills and knowledge to save money, spend wisely, and build credit and assets. They also can receive funds to match their own savings to assist them in purchasing vehicles, paying for housing, or covering other significant expenses.

Workforce readiness: workforce readiness means ensuring that our young people have clear and supportive paths to good and promising jobs. Unemployment is a significant problem for those who have experienced Foster care. Just 51% of current or former Foster youth report being employed at age 21, compared to 61% of their non-foster care peers. Health & well-being: we know that the health and well-being of a young person is not simply dependent on the choices they make. There are complex conditions, like where they live, work, learn, and play, that affect them, too. We strive to make sure every young person can meet their most basic needs. We provide 1:1 referrals and real connections to community resources including: documentation, housing, financial support, food, hygiene items, transportation, medical & health needs, and self-advocacy.