Programs in Action, Futures in Motion
Foster Success prioritizes the voices of those with lived experience as they navigate our five impact areas: Educational Success, Financial Empowerment, Health & Well-Being, Workforce Readiness, and Youth Engagement.
Educational Success
Educational Success programs support young people throughout their educational journey to ensure they achieve success. We work to engage young people during high school and those who have aged out of care by helping them explore what comes next and supporting their transition to college or a job training program through graduation or certification.
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“I get to attend my dream school. The ETV program helps me with tuition and rent, just so many things that seem basic and boring. It makes such a huge difference to me.”
– Johanna in Arizona
“They’ve really been helpful in navigating just becoming an adult in college and learning more about myself, what’s my purpose in life & what I want to do.”
– Evan in Indiana
“It’s opened a lot of opportunities for me that my family wouldn't have been able to. I’ve been able to go to school, be financially free, and make connections with beautiful people.”
– Mahki in Maryland
“Foster Success really allowed me just to be a college student and enjoy the experience. I was able to focus on my studies rather than all the other stresses that come with it.”
– Jakeil in Missouri
“With Foster Success staff supporting me…I have felt heard, seen, and supported. Having that consistency made a meaningful difference during my college years.”
– Nevaeh in Ohio
Financial Empowerment
Financial Empowerment programs are designed to support young people with their financial goals through financial literacy and developing the skills to save money, spend wisely, and build credit and assets.
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“I got into a car wreck over Thanksgiving break. When I got back, I remembered I had my Opportunity Passport® match and was able to purchase a new car with it. Foster Success has our best interests in mind.”
– Brooklyn
Health & Well-Being
The Health & Well-Being programs provide holistic resources that strengthen the confidence, knowledge, and abilities of young people so they can become effective advocates for their own well-being.
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“In the span of less than a year, I am happy to say I do not sleep on the floor anymore. I'm in my own apartment, and the Basic Needs program had a large hand in that.”
– Jin, Foster Success participant
Workforce Readiness
Workforce Readiness programs ensure teens and young adults aging out of foster care have a clear and supportive path to good and promising jobs.
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“The career coaching has genuinely helped me to where I’m at now. Having that coach in my corner is greatly encouraging for someone in my stance.”
– Josh, Foster Success participant
Youth Engagement
Youth Engagement programs support young people in building community and strengthening their leadership skills so that they can play an active part in shaping their own futures and improving the foster care system.
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Youth Engagement participants were more likely to report Foster Success helped them with self-image/self-esteem
