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One Click Changed Everything for Amiagh
Amiagh's eyes skimmed over the words “we have decided to move forward with another candidate for the coordinator position.” The rejection stung, knowing how close she had come to an opportunity to make a difference for foster youth. As she clicked off to refresh her...
Constructing Their Career Path: Bone Dry Roofing Career Day
On a cold February day, thirteen young people are welcomed into Bone Dry Roofing’s Indianapolis warehouse for a Career Day. With a shared commitment to strengthening the community, Bone Dry Roofing reached out to our Workforce Readiness team to host a Career Day for...
New USPS Rule Could Impact 2025 Tax Deductions for Mailed Donations. Here’s What You Need to Know
As the end of the year approaches, many donors plan their year-end charitable giving, and at Foster Success, we are grateful for every gift that helps us support older foster youth on their journey to self-sufficiency. But, a new rule from the United States Postal...
Mapping a Path to Healing: Supporting Mental Health in Indiana’s Older Foster Youth
This October, we observe National Mental Health Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day (Oct.10.) These designations give us the opportunity to have honest conversations about mental health, while reducing stigma and encouraging those who need support to reach...
From Couch Surfing to Stability: How Foster Success Helped Mary Rebuild Her Life
Mary was just 18 years old when she reached out to Foster Success for support, finding herself without a stable place to live and relying on couch surfing. After exiting foster care, she enrolled in college, but the weight of newfound responsibilities was...
“Do It Sooner” — Ash’s Empowering Message for Future Youth Leaders
What initially was just a night away from her foster parents ended up becoming the start of Ash’s leadership journey. She first heard about Foster Success in 2019 when her Independent Living (IL) worker told her about an upcoming Indiana Youth Advisory Board (IYAB)...
How Financial Empowerment Gave Princess the Keys to Her Future
At Foster Success, we believe financial literacy isn’t just about numbers. It’s about empowering young people with lived experience in foster care towards independence and building a future with confidence. As we celebrate National Financial Literacy Month this...
How Juanita is Building Her Future, One Smart Investment at a Time
How often do you do laundry? What type of laundry detergent do you prefer (liquid, powder, or pods)? What seemed like a few simple questions about laundry for Juanita resulted in her becoming the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship sweepstake from Tide & Downy....
Supporting the Next Generation: Chelsea’s Path to Empowerment
Chelsea’s journey with Foster Success began at 18, as she was preparing to age out of the foster care system. Facing the uncertainty of adulthood, she learned about the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program, a federally funded, state administered resource...
From Donor to Dream Job: Sarah Arenas’s Journey with Foster Success
Indiana Youth Advisory Board (IYAB) Leadership creates, presents, and trains Indiana Judges on a bench card.
