Working to provide a world of opportunities to those who need it most.
Join us on our journey to give fostered youth the resources they deserve to succeed academically, financially and personally.
WE SUPPORT. WE UPLIFT. WE INSPIRE.
23,000 young people every year age out of foster care without permanent connections.
3% of foster youth go on to graduate college in thee United States.
STATISTICS
50% of the youth aged out of foster care will be employed at age 24 in the United States.
39% youth in care in IL have lived in 4+ placements.
Less than 50% of foster care youth will graduate high school by age 19.
Neglect is the main foster care reason for IL (83%).
Source: Federal Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS 2015)
OUR MISSION
To provide youth in care (ages 14-21) with trusting relationships through mentorship while providing tools to build emotional confidence and live a successful life.
MEET THE BOARD
BRITTINEY
JONES
Executive Director/ Co-Founder
ALAYNA
WASHINGTON
Director of Youth Development/
Co-Founder
TAHITI SPEARS
Director of Marketing
SYDNEY SEWELL
Director of Mentorship
HASANI
HENDERSON
Director of Volunteering & Community Engagement
JO ANNA
TAKLA
Director of Strategic Initiatives
CYNDIA
ROBINSON
Brand Marketing Manager
ESTEBAN CAMPOS
Associate Director
of Youth Development
STUTI MEHTA
Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives
LIZ LOWERY
Associate Director
of Youth Development