Just in Time for Foster Youth

Connections: The power of 600+ volunteers to build a welcoming Community for all our participants is at the heart of JITs model for lasting change. Events throughout the year Empower Parties, the JIT Family Reunion Picnic, annual Thanksgiving Dinner and My First Home for the Holidays - create opportunities to build and strengthen relationships for the long term. Plus, our innovative Coach Approach training for participants and volunteers builds community through effective communication and our JIT Network extends the JIT community online 24/7. JITs goal is to make sure every eligible youth has access to the connections they need for a sense of belonging.

Basic Needs: Emergency assistance including access to medical care and family planning; a safe, stable, supportive place to live through My First Home; and transportation equity through Changing Lanes, which offers driver training and the purchase of reliable vehicles at affordable interest rates through a partnering financial institution.

Knowledge: College Bound, Financial Fitness, Pathways to Financial Power and NEXTjobs, working together to teach participants effective ways to achieve financial stability and security through individualized coaching, financial literacy workshops, essential resources, and the encouragement every young person needs to succeed in education and employment.