Our Mission
Provide access for diverse foster youth to unique educational and interactive programs which will build bridges between current and former individuals who went through the foster, kinship or adoptive care systems.
Our Vision
We envision a world where the foster, kinship and adoptive care community have access to authentic relationships and professional and personal development resources to unlock their full potential to help define their “Who I Am” on their path to identity.
There are over 400 thousand youth in the foster care system in the United States and about 17 thousand youth in foster care in Illinois. Young people who “age out” of foster care, instead of returning home or being adopted, may face challenges to making a successful transition to adulthood. The unfortunate environments foster youth are in can sometimes create limitations to their access to educational & professional resources.
Your donation can help us positively impact their future.
Supporting education and foster youth empowerment.
L.I.F.E. PROGRAM
The L.I.F.E. program is for foster, kinship or adoptive care youth ages 10-17 years old. 2021 Applications are postponed due to COVID-19. Please stay tuned for the released date. Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to know.
REDEFINE PROGRAM
This redefine program is for individuals who aged out of foster care or went through foster, kinship or adoptive care who are ages 18-30 years old. 2021 Applications are postponed due to COVID-19. Please stay tuned for the released date. Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to know.
PATRICIA ANDREWS SURVIVOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
In honor of Patricia Andrews, our scholarship will be awarded to foster, guardianship/kinship or adoptive youth who are aspiring to be a journalist, teacher, work in advertising or STEM as they exit their senior year of high school or attend college. Potential candidates will have to write a 400-500 word essay stating why they should get the scholarship and complete the required essay. The scholarship application are not open at this time. Learn more about how to apply!
OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS
Our events radiate a positive vibe of motivation, inspiration and empowerment. We look forward to meeting you at our future events to empower, motivate and elevate former or current diverse individuals who went through the foster, kinship or adoptive care systems. If you are a professional, corporation, or individual who wants to support our cause, come out to our events to connect with us to fellowship and learn more about our organization.