Many young adults who transition from foster care to adult life on their own experience difficulties. We make sure those new adults are ready for managing their education or employment, and that they can achieve their goals of self-sufficiency.
We provide resources for youth, single moms who have experienced foster care or homelessness. We have a resource center in Mesa where anyone involved in DCS can come get free food boxes, clothing or other resources. We are in the process of building tiny homes in Phoenix where these youth can live after aging out of foster care.
Burke Center TLP homes are a residential program for young men from across the state of Texas who have aged out of foster care but are not yet able to live independently. The program will offer counseling, job skills and placement, life skills education, and assistance with college enrollment. Each resident will learn how to not just survive, but thrive…
Youth Connections is a resource center for youth 16-26, who are currently in or have aged out of foster care or state custody. We offer financial education classes, resume writing, tutoring for HISET tests & peer support groups. Participants have access to laundry facilities & showers, by appointment, and can pick up personal hygiene & small household items from the…
Acres of Hope is a residential ministry to homeless single mothers, and their young children. We are a forever family to foster youth who have aged out of the system. We help by giving housing, counseling, food, and transportation for up to two years.
Foster Alumni Mentors provides mentoring, networking, workshops, advocacy, resources, and community awareness to improve outcomes for former foster youth, including those who have been adopted, reunified, or resided in kinship care. We strive to be change agents through sharing success stories and inspiring hope.
A comprehensive three-year, family-model, residential, business, and entrepreneurial training program for at-risk youth aging out of the foster care system.
Since 1999, YVLifeSet has helped more than 9,000 young people aging out of state custody or other care arrangements successfully transition to independence.
One Simple Wish uses technology to raise awareness about foster care and to spread love, hope and joy to kids by connecting them to people who care!
Casa Valentina’s mission is to help former foster care and homeless youth transition successfully into independent living. We provide safe, fully furnished apartments at low cost & critical life skills learning.