-
A Fresh Start for Addison
Nineteen-year-old Addison* joined FYI in July when her boyfriend’s mom found FYI on social media. The oldest of five siblings, Addison first entered the foster care system at age 4,…
-
The Truth About Suitcases
Gina Stevens, Program Director As I was listening to the radio last week, the station’s host began to describe the plight of foster children moving into foster homes with all…
-
Reflections from Our Program Director
There is always a lot happening at FYI. Many moving pieces, all the time, with one common purpose: impact lives, improve futures, and make a difference. The goal is obvious.…
-
A Home for the Holidays
If you have raised a daughter (or have been one!), then you know conflicts between mothers and teenage daughters are quite common. As teen girls journey toward adulthood, arguments and…
-
Someone to Cheer for Blake
Most kids in foster care have siblings, yet over 70% are separated from one or more of them. We have witnessed the heartache of FYI youth who have lost contact…
-
Steven’s Story
Steven* first came to our attention in July when a current FYI participant reached out to our program director, Gina. He was concerned that his friend’s cousin, an 18 year…
-
Celebrating Everything
On June 6, about 160 of us gathered for our third annual Celebration of Everything, where we appreciated FYI’s 90 volunteers, recognized 25 youth who took the first step by…
-
Adam’s Story
On his daily neighborhood walk, Santa Clarita resident Craig* often noticed a man sleeping in the park in the middle of the day. He then started to see the man…