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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…
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During May National Foster Care Month, Fostering Youth Independence Highlights Its Work to Support Vulnerable Youth in Santa Clarita
Local foster youth share their thoughts about being in the foster system May 11 is next Ally training to prepare volunteer adults to make a real difference in these youths’ lives SANTA CLARITA (April 24, 2023) – Most residents in Santa Clarita would be surprised to know that hundreds of youth are living among us…
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Fostering Youth Independence’s Mission to Give Foster Youth a Chance for a Better Life Has Resulted in Housing 56 of Santa Clarita’s Vulnerable Youth
Story of Adam’s* journey exemplifies how FYI helps youth go from homeless to housed SANTA CLARITA (March 23, 2023) – A total of 56 vulnerable foster youth have found housing with the help of Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) since the local non-profit’s founding in 2017. The largest foster support organization in Santa Clarita, FYI has…
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FYI Seeks Volunteer Allies to Be Paired with Local Foster Youth; Training to Be Held March 7
As more foster youth in SCV discover the support FYI can provide, more Allies are needed to help change the lives of these vulnerable young adults aging out of the foster system SANTA CLARITA (January 30, 2023) – Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is seeking “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging…
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Year-End Fundraising Campaign for Fostering Youth Independence Exceeds Goal With Highest-Ever Contributions and Outpouring of Community Support
January 10 is next Ally training for those interested in making a difference in the lives of local foster youth for the new year SANTA CLARITA (January 5, 2023) – The year-end fundraising campaign by Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) raised its highest-ever amount since its founding, and experienced an unprecedented outpouring of support from the…