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The Reality

Young adults thrive
with the support of
mentors and champions

And yet we send thousands of foster youth into the real world
 without the resources, support, or network they need to thrive.

Check out the numbers on our nation's
youth that GREW UP IN A FAMILY HOME:

25m

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 currently reside with their parents

65%

of college graduates in the U.S. move home for a year or two

27

is the average American's age of emancipation from the family home

IF THE AVERAGE american YOUTH LIVES AT HOME UNTIL 27, how can we expect foster youth to thrive
on their own at age 18?  

FOSTER YOUTH age out withOUT the skills or support needed to succeed
independently And this is where they end up:

3%

Will graduate from college

10x less than the general population

29%

will be unable to pay rent

4x more than the general population

42%

will be convicted of a crime

7x more than the general population

OUR SOLUTION

CareerX

 

professional mentorship to empower foster youth WITH PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL TOOLS TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT after foster care

 

 

FOR FOSTER YOUTH

CareerX matches you with a dedicated one-on-one career coach that will provide guidance and support to help you pursue your personal and professional goals!

Together, you'll build these life and professional foundations: financial literacy, career development, health and wellness, and essential life skills

When you #JoinTheNation, you will join a community of fellow foster youth and supportive mentors who will be your champions as you look to fulfill your greatest ambitions.

COMMITMENT

  • 45-60 minute virtual sessions

  • 3 virtual sessions per month

  • 9-month commitment (27 sessions total)

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be former foster youth

  • Between 18-30 years old

  • Application Process: application, program assessment and 20-30 min virtual interview

  • Access to reliable internet for video conference & proficient in Google Hangout, Zoom or other video conference platforms

  • Attend in-person training & Match Day (4.5 hours) to meet your career coach on Apr 3, 2022

 

FOR career coaches

Foster Nation's CareerX program is unique in both its level of flexibility and structure.

Your role as a career coach is to provide one-on-one support to a current/former foster youth, and coach on subjects of financial literacy, career development, health and wellness, and essential life skills.

All you have to do is show up.

We provide a baseline training of what to expect as a career coach. With our curriculum & playbook, you can choose how you work with your mentee in a way that best suits your schedule and other life commitments.

#JoinTheNation to connect with current and former foster youth who will inspire you with their strength, resilience, and determination. Our program enables you and your mentee to build a lasting, impactful relationship that will change both of your lives for the better.

 
 

COMMITMENT

  • 45-60 minute virtual sessions

  • 3 virtual sessions per month

  • 9-month commitment (27 sessions total)

REQUIREMENTS

  • 21+ years old

  • Must have professional experience

  • Background check

  • $75 program fee (to cover your background check & a birthday gift for your mentee)

  • Application & 20 min virtual interview

  • Attend in-person Training Day (6 hours, lunch included) in Beverly Hills, CA on Apr 2, 2022

  • Attend in-person Match Day (3 hours, lunch included) to meet your mentee on Apr 3, 2022

If 1 in 100 millennials volunteered to mentor, every foster youth that aged out of the system in the last decade will have a mentor with whom they can build a brighter future.

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why mentorship is the solution

Having a mentor equals positive results
for at-risk youth