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Programs

Support before crisis, during transition, and after the next placement begins.

The foundation’s programs are designed as nonclinical supports that work alongside families, agencies, schools, hospitals, and community partners.

1

Placement Stabilization Program

Provides practical support to prevent disruption when a youth or caregiver is struggling. The goal is to help families stabilize before the situation reaches psychiatric hospitalization, residential placement, or removal.

  • Caregiver support and coaching resources
  • Routine-building and practical problem solving
  • Resource connection and team communication support
2

Continuity During Treatment Program

When higher-level care cannot be avoided, the foundation can help maintain connection with the youth, caregiver, and team so discharge does not feel like starting over.

3

Placement Bridge Program

Supports youth and families before discharge, during the first days after placement, and through the fragile early weeks of adjustment.

4

Foster Family Support Network

Offers foster parent workshops, peer support, team-building exercises, and practical resource support for families caring for youth.

5

Housing Stability and Independence Program

Provides housing navigation, application support, landlord communication support, and tenancy education for eligible young adults leaving or recently out of foster care.

6

Community Thrift Store and Family Resource Center

Future public thrift store and resource center with public shopping hours and protected access times for foster youth, young adults, and caregiving families.