AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE

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THRU Project bridges the gap between foster care and adulthood for youth who age out of the foster care system.
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Exiting foster care alone at age 18 can be overwhelming. The statistics show increased rates of homelessness, unplanned pregnancy, and incarceration amongst foster alumni.
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THRU Project provides foster youth, ages 14 and up, with a volunteer mentor, free bus passes & cell phones, crucial life skills training, and affordable & stable housing.

FORMER FOSTER YOUTH REACHED SINCE 2011

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YOUR SUPPORT CAN HELP US MAKE A GREATER IMPACT!

OUR PROGRAMS

All of our programs were created knowing that during foster care, learning crucial life lessons are missed; and after care, extra support & guidance is necessary for former foster youth success

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MENTORING

HOUSING

COMMUNICATION

TRANSPORTATION

LIFE SKILLS

EMPLOYMENT

Instead of having my parents, [THRU Project] has been the one to motivate me, to push me forward for my goals and made me a dependable mom. I've been able to grow myself.
Jimena
THRU Project Youth
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I would say THRU Project has given me a support network. They given me a safe group of people and a safe space I can go to just get help with anything I need and a type of guidance that I would not get elsewhere.
Lissette
THRU Project Youth
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Having a mentor with THRU Project … I love her. She understands the struggle of not having your parents. She treats me with respect. She doesn't treat me like some kid. I trust her very much and my trust doesn't come easily.
Alyssa
THRU Project Youth
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Before I joined THRU Project, I was homeless - sleeping in my car. THRU Project has given me a mentor that I trust, the skills to secure a stable income, and a safe place to lay my head.
Jacob
THRU Project Youth
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I realized that I needed more help. [THRU Project] helped me get an apartment. They helped me with saving money.
Redmond
THRU Project Youth
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Are you a foster youth?

Aging out of foster care doesn’t mean you are on your own. We can help connect you to resources, including a volunteer mentor who can serve as a listening ear as you transition to independent living.

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YOUTH APPLICATION

Are you a caring adult?

A few hours of your time each month can make a big impact. Find out how you can make a difference in the life of a former foster youth. We’ll give you everything you need to serve as a THRU Project Mentor.

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MENTOR APPLICATION
I choose to mentor because youth need positive role models in their lives.
James Hernandez
THRU Project Mentor
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I choose to be a mentor because of the life changing impact it makes, not only for the one being mentored but mentoring has had a profound impact on my life as well. The more you do for others, the more you improve life for yourself!
Tamera Powell
THRU Project Mentor
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I have been incredibly blessed by some amazing mentors in my life who have made me a better person, so it’s an honor to pay that gift forward by serving as a Thru Project mentor. And honestly, it has been a tremendous gift as I get as much – maybe more – out of the experience as my mentee!”
Joanna Weidman
THRU Project Mentor
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Nothing makes me feel better than helping young men that were not given the same opportunities that I received
Mario Crosswell
THRU Project Mentor
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UPCOMING EVENTS

event calendar

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January 2023

2023 Mentor Appreciation Event

Organized By: Alexis Lara
5800 Broadway #300
San Antonio, TX 78209 United States
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January 2023

Texas Foster Youth Health Initiative THRIVE Camp Day 1

Organized By: Alexis Lara
8103 Broadway St. Suite 204
San Antonio, TX 78209 United States
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NEWS & ARTICLES

Foster Care Awareness Month Informational Panel

THRU Project will host an informational panel on Tuesday, May 16. This panel is comprised of THRU Project’s mentorship program…

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New Housing Program to Help Former Foster Youth Finish College

New Housing Program to Help Former Foster Youth Finish College

They already survived the challenges of growing up in the foster care system. Now some San Antonio college students will be…

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THRU Project Joins Forces with NAMI to Provide Monthly Support Groups for Young Adults with a History of Foster Care

THRU Project Joins Forces with NAMI to Provide Monthly Support Groups for Young Adults with a History of Foster Care

Youth in the foster care system have numerous experiences and compounded traumas that contribute to the manifestation of mental health…

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