Welcome to College with Care – where your compassion transforms the lives of foster youth navigating the challenging journey from high school to college. For these extraordinary individuals, the transition isn’t just about books and exams; it’s a profound shift into adulthood, loaded with complexities that most of us take for granted. When …
Foster the Conversation
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
4pm PT
It’s National Foster Care Awareness Month!
We are excited to invite you to our panel event on Tuesday, May 23rd, at 4 pm. Our panelists hold a wealth of experience and insight and include one of our Program Managers, former foster youth, and alumni.
A Night of Achievements: Honoring the UFC Graduating Class
Did you know that less than half of Los Angeles County foster youth graduate from high school, and only a tiny fraction earn a college degree? At United Friends of the Children, we’re proud to have beaten these statistics: 90% of our seniors graduate high …
College with Care is an initiative that supports foster youth transitioning into higher education to ensure academic success. College can be a stressful time for many, but especially for foster youth who experience instability, financial burdens, and a lack of support and guidance from parents. This year, we aim to address the regrettable results of …
Foster the Conversation: Continuing Care into College
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
4pm PT
It’s National Foster Care Awareness month!
Join us on Tuesday, May 24th at 4 pm for an informative conversation as panelists from Twinspire, California Youth Connection, and United Friends discuss the challenges foster youth face as they approach emancipation at …