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UFC events and activities for foster youth

Events are held throughout the year for youth in our programs and other foster youth throughout Los Angeles. Check this section out to see what's been happening at UFC and what events are coming up.

Past Events

College Readiness Holiday Party at Dodger Stadium

With help from the Dodgers Dream Foundation, College Readiness students and their families enjoyed Dodger dogs, holiday card making and a private tour of the stadium. Nine exceptional students received awards for greatest academic improvement, highest commitment to academic success, greatest commitment to CRP, and tremendous leadership skills. Special caregivers were also presented with awards for their commitment to the program.  

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Grand Opening of The Palace

February 22, 2012 - The Palace, Long Beach

Please join UFC, LINC Housing, the City of Long Beach, and The Long Beach Housing Development Company to celebrate the grand opening of The Palace Apartments - a historic hotel in Long Beach converted into brand new apartments for former foster youth in UFC's Pathways Program. 

View additional details and RSVP to attend >

Celebration Graduation

June 7, 2012 - Walt Disney Concert Hall

This 23rd annual event honors the academic achievements of foster youth.

For Los Angeles high school seniors with a GPA of 2.8 and above and plans to attend college or trade school in the fall.

View Celebration Application

College Within Reach

September 29, 2012 - USC

13th annual college preparatory event 

UFC has partnered again with the USC School of Social Work to help foster youth get on the path to college. Open to 6-12 grade students living in foster care or emancipated foster youth, as well as caregivers and social workers.

View College Within Reach flyer