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FYI Holds Back-to-School Bash & Career Fair for Local Foster Youth
Volunteer Allies needed to support growing number of foster youth in FYI community; Orientation to be held Sept. 9 SANTA CLARITA (August 29, 2025) – Fostering Youth Independence held its annual Back-to-School Bash & Career Fair to celebrate the start of the new school year and help local foster youth get school-ready with a backpack…
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FYI Holds Summer “Healthy Meals” Cooking Classes for Local Foster Youth Teaching Meal Planning and Shopping on a Budget
Volunteer Allies needed to support growing number of foster youth in FYI community; orientation to be held July 29 SANTA CLARITA (July 16, 2025) – Fostering Youth Independence has held two summer “Healthy Meals” cooking classes for local foster youth, the first program of its kind in Santa Clarita. The new initiative was designed to…
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FYI Hold Annual “Celebration of Everything” Honoring Foster Youth and Volunteer
Record 32 local foster youth cheered on for earning their degrees or certificates City Councilwoman Patsy Ayala inspires youth with keynote address SANTA CLARITA (June 24, 2025) – Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) held its “Celebration of Everything,” event appreciating the many volunteers who make such a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita…
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FYI Welcomes 200th Foster Youth Into its Community of Support
Significant milestone underscores continuing commitment to help local youth succeed as they age out of foster care system SANTA CLARITA (June 5, 2025) – Fostering Youth Independence has achieved a significant milestone as it welcomed its 200th foster youth into the FYI community, underscoring its commitment to help local youth succeed as they age out…
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During National Foster Care Month, Fostering Youth Independence Celebrates Incredible Achievements of its Graduating Local Youth
May 13 is next Ally training to learn how to impact the life of a foster youth SANTA CLARITA (May 8, 2025) – With May being National Foster Care Month, Fostering Youth Independence (FYI), the largest Santa Clarita-based nonprofit supporting local foster youth, is shining a light on the educational successes of its resilient youth.…
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Fostering Youth Independence Celebrates 8th Year of Supporting Local Foster Youth
Fostering Youth Independence Celebrates 8th Year of Supporting Local Foster Youth FYI Youth Share Their “GR8FULNESS” Stories Training to Become a Volunteer Foster Ally to be Held March 11 SANTA CLARITA (March 6, 2025) – This week local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is celebrating its eighth year with the theme of “GR8TFULNESS,” acknowledging the…
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FYI Kicks Off New Year with Opportunity to Become an Ally to a Local Foster Youth
Training to be held January 14 More volunteer Allies needed to help change the lives of these vulnerable young adults aging out of the foster system SANTA CLARITA (January 6, 2025) – Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is kicking off the new year with a training session for new “Allies” to support Santa Clarita…
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Fostering Youth Independence Launches Year-End Fundraising Campaign to Support Local Youth Aging Out of L.A. County Foster System
Donors can double their impact with dollar-for-dollar match up to $30,000 SANTA CLARITA (November 29, 2024) – Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) has launched its year-end giving campaign to support local foster youth aging out of the L.A. County foster system without ever having the support of a permanent home and family. Funds raised will help…
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FYI Welcomes 17 New Youth and Nine Volunteer Allies
More Allies needed to help change the lives of young adults aging out of the foster care system SANTA CLARITA (September 6, 2024) – Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) experienced significant growth over the summer as Santa Clarita’s foster youth sought assistance with returning to school or entering college for the first time. Seventeen…
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Fostering Youth Independence Kicks Off School Year for Foster Youth With School Supplies and a Career Fair
Eighth annual event supports 65 of Santa Clarita’s foster youth SANTA CLARITA (August 29, 2024) – Fostering Youth Independence students were excited and equipped to go back to school following the non-profit’s eighth annual Back to School Bash and Career Fair. Approximately 140 members of the FYI community, including 65 youth and their Allies, came…
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FYI Hosts Beach Day for Local Foster Youth
Dozens of youth gather for fun day in the sun, offering reprieve from stresses of foster life SANTA CLARITA (August 9, 2024) – Winding down the summer with a day of friendship, surf and sunshine, several dozen local foster youth recently enjoyed a day at the beach thanks to non-profit Fostering Youth Independence, which gave…
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FYI Holds Annual “Celebration of Everything” Honoring Foster Youth and Volunteers
Eighteen local foster youth cheered on for earning their degrees or certificates Eight youth receive scholarships from Rotary Club of SCV and Elite Networking Partners SANTA CLARITA (June 14, 2024) – Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) held a “Celebration of Everything,” its annual event appreciating the many volunteers who make such a difference in…
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FYI Seeks Volunteer Allies to be Paired with Local Foster Youth; Training to be Held April 16
More Allies needed to help change the lives of these vulnerable young adults aging out of the foster system SANTA CLARITA (March 28, 2024) – Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is seeking “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system. Allies provide invaluable support to…
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Fostering Youth Independence Begins New Year with Launch of Three New Programs to Support Local Foster Youth
ReNew,Welcome Home and Money Matters designed to help vulnerable foster youth transition successfully into adulthood SANTA CLARITA (February 15, 2024) – Local non-profit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) has begun the new year with the introduction of three new programs designed to give local foster youth financial skills, a creative outlet to express their challenging experiences…
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Fostering Youth Independence Thanks Community for Helping to Exceed Year-End Fundraising Goal
2023 Impact is Revealed, Demonstrating Vital Support for Local Foster Youth SANTA CLARITA (January 29, 2024) – The year-end fundraising campaign for Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) exceeded its goal thanks to the generosity of the Santa Clarita community, the organization announced, as it also revealed the impact that FYI made supporting 100 local foster youth…
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Fostering Youth Independence Launches Year-end Fundraising Campaign to Support Local Youth Aging Out of L.A. County Foster System
Donors can double their impact with dollar-for-dollar match up to $25,000 SANTA CLARITA (November 29, 2023) – Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) has launched its year-end giving campaign to support local foster youth aging out of the L.A. County foster system without ever finding a permanent home and family. Funds raised will support the currently 76…
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FYI seeks volunteer allies to be paired with local foster youth; Training to be held september 12
More foster youth in SCV are discovering the support FYI can provide, so more Allies are needed to help change the lives of these vulnerable young adults aging out of the foster system SANTA CLARITA (August XX, 2023) – Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is seeking “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are…
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FYI Hosts Beach Day for Local Foster Youth
Dozens of youth gather for fun day in the sun, offering reprieve from stresses of foster life SANTA CLARITA (August 7, 2023) – Several dozen local foster youth recently enjoyed a day at the beach thanks to Fostering Youth Independence’s Reconnect & Rejuvenate Day, which gave the youth a chance to escape from the stresses…
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FYI Seeks Volunteer Allies to Be Paired with Local Foster Youth; Training to Be Held July 11
More foster youth in SCV are discovering the support FYI can provide, so more Allies are needed to help change the lives of these vulnerable young adults aging out of the foster system SANTA CLARITA (June 22, 2023) – Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is seeking “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are…
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FYI Holds Annual “Celebration of Everything” Honoring Foster Youth and Volunteers
Fifteen local foster youth cheered on for earning either high school, associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees Mayor Jason Gibbs Gives Inspirational Keynote Address SANTA CLARITA (June 7, 2023) – Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) held a “Celebration of Everything,” its annual event appreciating the many volunteers who make such a difference in the lives…