Founder’s Story
Sacramento State Graduate
Bachelors in Business Administration
Concentration in Financial Planning
As a Black woman, former foster youth, and first-generation college graduate, I created the program to help address a major gap: many young people are expected to manage adult financial responsibilities without ever being taught how money systems actually work.
Through FOSTER Success, I bring together financial education, empowerment, and lived insight to support youth in building practical skills, confidence, and a stronger foundation for the future. I created this program to make financial literacy more approachable, culturally relevant, and deeply supportive for foster youth, first-generation wealth builders, and others impacted by systemic inequities.
My goal is to help close the financial literacy gap for underserved communities by offering real-world education, relatable role models, and trusted community spaces where young people can build the skills and confidence to thrive.
Who We Are
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I started FOSTER Success because financial literacy is about more than money. It is about safety, stability, confidence, and choice. Too many youth are expected to navigate banking, budgeting, housing, college costs, credit, and employment decisions with little guidance. For foster youth, those pressures are often even greater.
This program was built to offer a more relevant, trauma-informed, and youth-centered approach — one that prepares young people for real life, not just a workshop.
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We exist to empower and uplift current and former youth through accessible, culturally responsive financial education that builds real-world skills, confidence, and long-term stability.
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We envision a future where the underserved no longer have to navigate financial independence alone; and where young people are supported to build brighter futures and generational change.
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Close the financial literacy gap through education and empower underserved individuals with the tools to build generational wealth and create a lasting legacy.
Foster Youth Outcomes in California:
Key Facts
at a Glance
THE BOTTOM LINE:
Former foster youth face significant barriers to educational success, stable housing, and financial stability.
Stronger support and investment are critical to closing these gaps and building brighter futures.
Want to Support FOSTER Success
There are many ways to get involved — from supporting the program to staying connected for updates, resources, and opportunities.
Support the Program
Sponsor, collaborate, volunteer, or help expand access for more youth.
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Stay Connected
Financial Empowerment Workshops for Foster Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood
Legacy Achievement Network for Empowerment (LANE Strategies)
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