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.
