What the Waffle

What the Waffle is a social enterprise (restaurant), providing work readiness skills and employment to females who have aged out of foster care to ensure they have the skills and access to resources to reach their full potential in life . When we profit, society profits.

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Women of Substance & Men of Honor

WOS & MOH is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to providing support to young men and women that may have been incarcerated and/or in the foster care system. Their services include housing, life skills development for at risk youth, as well as a scholarship for former foster youth for college or trade school.

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Be the Magic

Be the Magic is a nonprofit with a focus on helping young women aging out of the foster care system to better themselves while bettering the community they live in. Our living facility is a safe place to call home while embarking on a journey into life-changing programs, hosting community events, and make lasting connections that encompass what it is…

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Angels’ Arms – Life Launch & Launch Pad

Now home to the Angels’ Arms office and the Launch Pad, a transitional apartment for our foster youth. Eligible Angels’ Arms young adults can apply to live in the Launch Pad where they pay rent (which is reimbursed upon exiting the program), and learn independent living skills with the continued support of the Life Launch program and the Angels’ Arms…

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L.A.M.B.’s Place

L.A.M.B’s Place is a non-profit organization that is here to bridge the gap for these youth. Our mission is to provide affordable, transitional housing for youth, ages 18-25, who are aging out of the foster care system and/or have had adverse childhood experiences, in a Christ-centered atmosphere with opportunities for spiritual growth. 

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Lad Lake

Lad Lake works to promote independent living and prevent youth homelessness by helping two groups of young adults most at risk: youth “aging out” of foster care and young adults with serious mental health conditions. Studies have shown that both of these groups of young adults are more likely to experience homelessness and live in poverty. Lad Lake’s proven programs are designed…

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Foster Care in the U.S.

Evansville, and its surrounding counties, sees approximately 27-45 youth a year transition out, or leave, Foster Care. Some are emancipated by the courts and others simply get tired of the constant moving and abuse and leave on their own. We dedicate our time, energy and resources to helping these youth through the most difficult time in their life.

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The Family Connection

The mission of The Family Connection, Inc is to provide individuals aging out of the foster care system with the resources necessary to be successful. They offer life skills classes, transitional housing services, educational development, career guidance, and case management.

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