Thanks to a generous gift, United Friends of the Children will provide scholarships of up to $5000 for college-going youth in our Education and Pathways Programs. Participants will have to complete a brief application. Rising college costs are among the most significant factors in a young person’s decision to continue their education. This one-time scholarship …
Cheyenne joined United Friends’ Scholars Program in 2018 while she was working towards her BA in Psychology. Over her time with United Friends, she faced numerous challenges with her health and personal responsibilities, but continued to show tremendous grit and perseverance.
Despite extended hospital stays and countless doctor visits, working full time, and caring for …
Foster youth experience homelessness and financial insecurity at a higher rate due to a lack of support after aging out of the foster care system.
The San Jose City Council and the county of Santa Clara have granted approval for the development of two affordable housing projects to support vulnerable communities and provide additional units. …
Introducing our Hero of the Month, Brooke and JoJo Friedman! During the pandemic, these inspiring sisters launched SheStyles to give new life to their outgrown clothes and offer a personal touch to girls in need. By collaborating with United Friends of the Children, they have provided pop-up shopping experiences for youth in foster care, helping …
When our youth struggle in school or in a specific subject, we do what it takes to get them the proper support so that they can succeed and thrive in their education. Over the last year, 56 of our education students have received individualized tutoring and the outcomes are exciting!
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Ben is a senior in high school and is getting ready for college! His counselor describes him as determined and proactive and his story proves that.
When Ben joined the education program in the summer of 2020, he was behind in credits and starting at a new high school. He was experiencing lots of hardships in …
We’re so pleased to announce Malik Jackson as our February Hero of the Month.
Malik Jackson is a philanthropist, father to his beautiful daughter, retired NFL Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl Champion. Drafted in 2012 by the Denver Broncos, Jackson spent nearly a decade in the NFL as a star defensive end for the Jacksonville …
When young people age out of the foster care system, they run a greater risk of experiencing housing instability and homelessness, an unfulfilled academic trajectory, unemployment, mental and behavioral health issues, and involvement in the criminal justice system. By extending foster care, these youth gain more time to develop critical life skills, relationships, and resources …
In December, we put on holiday parties for our Education and Pathways youth and their loved ones. There was music, games, festive food, a caricature artist, face painting, and much more! This year, every one of our youth received a gift of their choosing. Making sure each of our kids feels seen, cared for, and …
Will funded housing programs move the needle in removing foster youth from the streets?
According to John Burton Advocates for Youth, California counties are currently in the process of accepting $34 million in new funding to assist current and former foster youth with stable housing.
The annual funding has expanded two existing programs: The Housing Navigation …