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
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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

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NEWS & ARTICLES

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Making a Business Case for Youth Who Age Out of Foster Care

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