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Saturday, July 1st, 2023 By UFC

(left to right) Mackenzie Orr – Community Manager, Olivia Dickerson – Advocacy Counselor, Ebony Harris, Jasmine Griffis – Director of Housing

Ebony is a go-getter. There is no other way to describe her. She knows what she wants to achieve and doesn’t let anything get in her way. Ebony entered Pathways in 2021. She was a …

Saturday, July 1st, 2023 By UFC

Meet our Hero of the Month: Eric Jones! Eric realized he related to many of the challenges foster youth face daily when his friend Carla introduced him to the foster care space. Since then, Eric has been diligently working with UFC to provide youth with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in their transition …

Thursday, June 1st, 2023 By UFC

Meet our Hero of the Month, Alex Caruso! 🌟⁠ As an inaugural member of our United Friends NextGen Board since 2019, Alex has made a lasting impact in the foster care space through philanthropy and civic engagement.⁠ By day, Alex is an attorney at Cox, Castle and Nicholson, and his expertise in commercial development and …

Thursday, June 1st, 2023 By UFC

Joanna, a junior in high school, had been open about her struggles with anxiety and finding fulfilling hobbies. During our one-on-one sessions, she mentioned her interest in learning a new instrument and trying rock climbing. However, Joanna lacked the confidence to take that first step. In response, I began introducing self-care concepts as a way …

Monday, May 1st, 2023 By UFC

Meet our Hero of the Month Laura! She is a therapeutic mentor and foster parent who inspires others to help their community by fostering, volunteering, and supporting local non-profit organizations. Through online videos and one-on-one support, she offers practical guidance on becoming a foster parent, trauma-informed parenting, and navigating foster care situations. With her incredible …

Monday, May 1st, 2023 By UFC

Andrew started college Fall 2021 at Cal State University Northridge. He was nervous about enrolling in in-person classes due to having experienced his last years of high school online. He decided to enroll in all online classes and give himself time to integrate into in-person classes. Soon after, he was disappointed that college was not …

Monday, April 10th, 2023 By UFC

We are thrilled to share with you the inspiring story of Johnathon, a remarkable member of our Scholars Program. Johnathon has been with us since his high school days, and we couldn’t be prouder of his journey so far.

During his junior year in high school, Johnathon faced a major setback. He found himself behind in …

Monday, April 10th, 2023 By UFC

The Los Angeles County Office of Education is providing UFC with $20,000 to fund multiple day college visits this summer. The college visits will be coordinated in partnership with GoCampusing. GoCampusing provides all-inclusive college tours for middle school, high school, and transitional age youth. We are currently in the planning stages, but we aim to …

Monday, April 10th, 2023 By UFC

Exciting news! The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $12.9 million to 16 Public Housing Agencies in 9 states to help young adults in foster care find affordable housing.

Through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative, HUD is investing in a community response to homelessness faced by child welfare …

Monday, April 10th, 2023 By UFC

Introducing our Hero of the Month: Christian Navarro! As President & Principal of Wally’s Wine and Spirits, he’s transformed the luxury retail and restaurant operation into a world-class brand. His influence extends far beyond the wine industry, as he’s been named “The Wine Therapist to the Stars” and works with top players in finance, politics, …