A Discussion on Mentoring and Financial Wellness for Youth Aging Out of the System
Mentorship can play a critical role in preparing transition-age youth for adulthood. According to the University of Chicago’s Chapin Center, by age 26, 36% of young people who ‘aged out’ of foster…
Future Kings Mentoring Is Recruiting Black Youth
Future Kings Mentoring was created to change the mindset of young Black males today. It is a new after-school program that improves self-confidence, financial literacy, professional development and much more…
Me and My Afro: 11-Year-Old Writes Book About Self-Love During COVID-19
While most children spend their free time playing video games, 11-year-old Aiden wrote a book entitled Me and My Afro. He created this book to help children who may struggle…
Big Homie Lil Homie Gets a Huge Surprise!
Tiffany Haddish, guest host of The Ellen Show, surprised Jamal Stroud, owner and founder of Big Homie Lil Homie. His mentorship program serves over 225 at-risk boys in his community….
Foster Care Month: Real Talk with System Alum Ivory Bennett
Foster care alumna Ivory Bennett spent the majority of her early life in foster care until aging out while in college. “I spent about 17 years in foster care in…