Former foster youth need your support
Young adults who've aged out of foster care are at exceptional risk due to insufficient public and private supports. As many as 75% of women and 33% of men coming out of the foster care system rely on government assistance to meet their basic needs.
Unemployment is exceedingly high in this population, and up to 50% of all former foster youths (FFYs) develop substance abuse problems and deal with other forms of self-harm. These important struggles make it even more difficult for FFYs to initiate positive changes. Having a support system that supports this population in their recovery processes, therefore, is vital.
It's also crucial to note that more than 25% of all FFYs suffer from PTSD and require extra support and accommodation to clarify their goals and continually take proactive steps toward their achievement. Unfortunately, with an overburdened public system, many former foster youths never receive these needed supports and accommodations.
Qumran Family Foundation has developed a set of programs that serves former foster youth by taking into consideration their various needs as dictated by the statistics provided. Our programs are also highly individualized, catering to the particular needs, goals, and capabilities of the individuals we are serving.
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By donating, fundraising, or partnering with QFF, you are helping us deliver these critical services to a neglected and underrepresented population of young adults. Please consider donating today.
OUR WORK
HOW WE ARE SERVING FORMER FOSTER YOUTHS
MINDSET & ACCOUNTABILITY COACHING
Personal coaching is a powerful tool that helps improve engagement and performance in various areas of personal and professional life. The former foster youths EFY that QFF serves receive tailored coaching that emphasizes clarified short and long-term goals and life vision; step-by-step goal planning, and support throughout the process of plan implementation. Additionally, the individuals we serve receive continued mindset support to ensure that willpower is maintained and obstacles are more easily overcome.
CAREER COACHING
The former foster youths we serve each receive personalized one-on-one career coaching. We supports the job search and acquisition process by assisting with targeted job searches, application completion, resumé composition, job matching, and interview preparation.
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION SUPPORT
For those former foster youths who are interested in pursuing higher education, we provide individualized support in identifying and applying for good-fit academic or certificate programs at local two and four-year colleges and trade schools. We also assist with scholarship and fellowship applications to fund higher education costs.
