FOSTER YOUTH TO INDEPENDENT ADULT

We are expanding our state placed youth and young adult self suficiency readiness program, which has paired dedicated mentors with foster children whom have already aged out of foster placement. We are also taking steps to Cultivate More Community Partners by connecting resources and viable opportunities. We offer FREE Trainings for volunteers who want to Help in Our Programs. We aim to reduce the stress and increase the possibilities for youth ages 18-24 as they begin to embark on their journey to success!

Bringing hope and inspiration to youth experiencing strong feelings of stress during a time of uncertainty. As an organization we believe proper preparation brings positive performance. We are putting our belief into practice by partnering with young adults ready to break negative cycles and triumph towards a strong future.
Young adults formerly in Foster Care face a plethora of challenges including, but not limited to:

HOMELESSNESS/UNSTABLE HOUSING
LACK OF EDUCATION
LACK OF EMPLOYMENT/JOB TRAINING
LACK OF HEALTH CARE
JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT/ INCARCERATION
LACK OF SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES AND PREMATURE FAMILY PLANNING

Here are some national statistics:

More than 23,000 children will age out of the US foster care system every year.

After reaching the age of 18, 20% of the children who were in foster care will become instantly homeless.

Only 1 out of every 2 foster kids who age out of the system will have some form of gainful employment by the age of 24.

There is less than a 3% chance for children who have aged out of foster care to earn a college degree at any point in their life.

7 out of 10 girls who age out of the foster care system will become pregnant before the age of 21.

The percentage of children who age out of the foster care system and still suffer from the direct effects of PTSD: 25%.

We aim to change the narrative by helping grow fragile youth in to strong adults!