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We Launch Youth From
Foster Care To
​Self-Sufficiency

Thanks to all of our supporters, Heart for Change 2019 was a huge success! Due to the overwhelming generosity of donors, we raised over $125,000, including $48,000 for the Dare to Dream Hope for a Home initiative. Hope for a Home expands our current housing scholarships and emergency funds. Over the next year, we endeavor to ensure all Fellows have a safe home, which is essential to completing their education and exploring career opportunities. 

Making Dreams a Reality

2019 HEART FOR CHANGE from Lionize Productions on Vimeo.


The Challenge Youth in Transition Face

In most states the transition from foster care to the ‘real world’ is abrupt.  When a foster youth turns 18, they “age out” of the system and are left to shoulder all of the responsibilities of an adult. Aging out of foster care unprepared for the real world can have dire consequences.
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3%

of foster care youth have a college degree.

40%

of those who spent time in foster care have been homeless.

75% of women and
33% of men

who have been in foster care receive government benefits to meet basic needs.
It is therefore critical that these youth are given opportunities to continue their education.
read about our solution

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