UFC Programs
We believe that the way to have a deep and lasting impact in the lives of foster youth is to be with them over the long haul.
By building relationships with youth over an extended period, UFC’s programs focus on commitment and consistency. By forging trusting relationships with the youth in our programs, we are addressing the single most critical emotional need for foster youth.
Housing
We believe that with the proper support and guidance, former foster youth can make a successful transition to adulthood.
It doesn’t happen magically when they turn 18. However, we have a unique opportunity and, in fact, a responsibility to provide foster youth ages 18-23 with the support that will allow them to prepare for independence. In Pathways, we do this by surrounding them with positive role models, creating enduring relationships, challenging them to better themselves and providing them with the safety net of a service-enriched transitional living program.
Education
We believe that current dismal outcomes for foster kids relative to education can be changed.
Poor educational outcomes are a major factor in the lack of success foster youth experience in their transition out of care. By preparing more foster youth to graduate from high school (College Readiness) and attend and graduate from four-year colleges (College Sponsorship), UFC is dramatically increasing their chances for success.
UFC Outcomes
vs. General Outcomes for Foster Youth
87% of UFC active Pathways Alumni
are in stable housing
36% of foster youth
are homeless within 18 months of leaving care
74% of UFC active Pathways Alumni
are employed
51% of foster youth
are unemployed within 3 yrs of leaving care
100% of UFC College Readiness
students in the inaugural class have graduated from high school
37% of foster youth
do not graduate from high school
74% of UFC College Sponsorship
students graduate from college
13% of foster youth
attend college and 2-4% graduate