For most students, college is backed by something invisible but powerful. A safety net. A place to return during school breaks. Someone to call when money runs short. Someone to step in when life gets complicated. Foster youth do not have that luxury.
When they age out of care, they enter adulthood without the financial cushion or family support many of their peers rely on. In today’s economy, one unexpected expense can mean the difference between staying enrolled or dropping out.
College With Care exists to make sure that does not happen.
This campaign provides the stability, resources, and consistent support foster youth need to move from college acceptance to college graduation.
Ambition should never be limited by circumstance.
Support College with Care Today
Major gifts can be made by clicking the donate button above, or to avoid processing fees, mail us a check made payable to:
United Friends of the Children
1055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1550
Los Angeles, CA 90017
You may also contact the Manager of Events and Communications, Sarah Reyes via phone at (213) 220-4835 or email at sarahr@unitedfriends.org.
Preparation That Builds Confidence
College success begins long before move-in day. Your gift helps foster youth prepare with confidence and clarity.
College Counseling
Dedicated one-on-one guidance through every step of the admissions journey.
Campus Exploration
Opportunities to visit campuses and choose environments where they can thrive.
Academic Strengthening
Personalized tutoring that reinforces skills and builds long-term confidence.
Application & Financial Aid Support
Hands-on assistance with essays, forms, deadlines, and securing critical aid.
Stability That Keeps Students Enrolled
When there is no family safety net, financial stability becomes essential. Your support helps foster youth stay enrolled when unexpected costs arise.
Food & Living Support
Groceries and basic essentials that reduce daily stress.
Books, Supplies & Technology
Laptops, textbooks, and required materials for academic success.
Housing Support
Assistance with dorm essentials and temporary housing during school breaks.
Childcare Assistance
Support for foster youth balancing parenthood and higher education.
The Difference Between Starting and Finishing
Academic achievement requires emotional strength and steady support. Your gift ensures foster youth are not navigating challenges alone.
Counseling & Therapy
Professional mental health services that foster resilience and healing.
Emergency Assistance
Rapid response support for transportation, housing gaps, or unexpected crises.
Advocacy & Peer Connection
Encouragement, mentorship, and community that reinforce belonging.
Getting into college is an achievement. Graduating changes a lifetime. Foster youth have already overcome more obstacles than most people face in decades. With consistent support, their determination becomes momentum.
College With Care ensures that one setback does not define their future.
Your gift provides steady ground beneath their ambition. Be part of what helps them cross the finish line.
