Transforming the foster care experience since 2020
Consistent relationships are the solution.
OUR WORK
There are approximately 2,000 children and youth navigating foster care in Kern County.
The system is complex. The solution is simple.
When consistent adults show up, stability grows. When stability grows, outcomes change.
We mobilize a community of volunteers, mentors, donors, and partners who choose to show up – creating consistent support and real belonging for children, youth, and families navigating foster care.
Our Love Box® and Dare to Dream® programs are where these transformational relationships begin.
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The Statistics Don't Tell The Whole Story
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50%
of foster homes close within the first year
1 in 5
youth in foster care face homelessness by age 18
50%
of youth in foster care do not graduate high school
80%
of children in foster care experience significant mental health challenges
60%
of youth formerly in care live below the poverty line
Higher caregiver stability within our programs compared to the national average
Mentors plan to remain connected to youth after the match ends
High School graduation rate for youth in our programs
Report increased normalcy, emotional health, and social well-being through our programs
Consistent relationships improve educational attainment and long-term economic stability
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The Stories You Make Possible
Connor & Abel
The story of how a young mentor and his mentee built a bond rooted in trust, growth, and a relationship that will last a lifetime.
When Giving Gives Back
A reminder that showing up for others doesn’t just change their lives – it can transform your own, too.
Breaking Cycles
How one consistent, caring relationship helped interrupt cycles of instability and open the door to a different future.
Strength in Community
A powerful example of how the Love Box® program wraps a family in connection, care, and community.