Meet our Hero of the Month, Alex Caruso! đâ As an inaugural member of our United Friends NextGen Board since 2019, Alex has made a lasting impact in the foster care space through philanthropy and civic engagement.â By day, Alex is an attorney at Cox, Castle and Nicholson, and his expertise in commercial development and …
Joanna, a junior in high school, had been open about her struggles with anxiety and finding fulfilling hobbies. During our one-on-one sessions, she mentioned her interest in learning a new instrument and trying rock climbing. However, Joanna lacked the confidence to take that first step. In response, I began introducing self-care concepts as a way …
Meet our Hero of the Month Laura! She is a therapeutic mentor and foster parent who inspires others to help their community by fostering, volunteering, and supporting local non-profit organizations. Through online videos and one-on-one support, she offers practical guidance on becoming a foster parent, trauma-informed parenting, and navigating foster care situations. With her incredible …
Andrew started college Fall 2021 at Cal State University Northridge. He was nervous about enrolling in in-person classes due to having experienced his last years of high school online. He decided to enroll in all online classes and give himself time to integrate into in-person classes. Soon after, he was disappointed that college was not …
We are thrilled to share with you the inspiring story of Johnathon, a remarkable member of our Scholars Program. Johnathon has been with us since his high school days, and we couldn’t be prouder of his journey so far.
During his junior year in high school, Johnathon faced a major setback. He found himself behind in …
The Los Angeles County Office of Education is providing UFC with $20,000 to fund multiple day college visits this summer. The college visits will be coordinated in partnership with GoCampusing. GoCampusing provides all-inclusive college tours for middle school, high school, and transitional age youth. We are currently in the planning stages, but we aim to …
Exciting news! The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $12.9 million to 16 Public Housing Agencies in 9 states to help young adults in foster care find affordable housing.
Through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative, HUD is investing in a community response to homelessness faced by child welfare …
Introducing our Hero of the Month: Christian Navarro! As President & Principal of Wallyâs Wine and Spirits, he’s transformed the luxury retail and restaurant operation into a world-class brand. His influence extends far beyond the wine industry, as he’s been named “The Wine Therapist to the Stars” and works with top players in finance, politics, …
Thanks to a generous gift, United Friends of the Children will provide scholarships of up to $5000 for college-going youth in our Education and Pathways Programs. Participants will have to complete a brief application. Rising college costs are among the most significant factors in a young personâs decision to continue their education. This one-time scholarship …
Cheyenne joined United Friendsâ Scholars Program in 2018 while she was working towards her BA in Psychology. Over her time with United Friends, she faced numerous challenges with her health and personal responsibilities, but continued to show tremendous grit and perseverance.
Despite extended hospital stays and countless doctor visits, working full time, and caring for …