The Furnish Co.

While their commitment is to provide quality furniture and accessories for your home, their mission is to be a source for youth aging out of the foster system in Madison County. As a community partner to Make It Matter, they will employ youth transitioning out of care, and support MIM in providing one-on-one mentoring, quality housing, and other supportive services for…

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The Link – Housing Program

The Link’s 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. Several of these programs support youth who have had experience in the local child welfare system.

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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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DePaul Community Resources – Independent Living

In the Independent Living program, our goal is to ensure that foster teens successfully transition to self-sufficiency. Our services assist young people in developing life skills, making permanent connections to caring and committed adults, meeting individual goals, and making well-informed choices for their future. Throughout the process, our staff provides guidance, compassion, and direction in navigating the difficult journey from…

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Children’s Square USA

Children’s Square U.S.A. provides voluntary services and support to young people ages 18-21 who have aged out of foster care or other court-ordered placement.  Aftercare services guide young people toward stability and self-sufficiency in six key areas: education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and relationships. Participants meet at least twice monthly with a Self-Sufficiency Advocate (SSA), who partners with youth to…

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Cornerstones of Care – Build Trybe

Build Trybe is a mentorship community that builds health, independence and empowers youth with employable skills. It is a bridge connecting youth, who lack a stable support system, to opportunity. Our team of trade experts and community partners introduce and connect youth to three skill-based career paths: culinary, horticulture, and construction.

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Raise the Future

CHOICE engages with youth before they leave foster care by creating connections between youth and adults outside of the traditional adoption route. The program provides opportunities for relationships to develop organically, with youth and adults forming relationships that are enduring and successful, and therefore creating permanent, lasting connections.

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