Financial Empowerment for Foster Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood
F.O.S.T.E.R. Success is a trauma-informed
workshop series that helps
current and former foster youth
build money skills, strengthen confidence,
and prepare for education, work,
housing, and life after care.
What F.O.S.T.E.R. Success Stands For
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What F.O.S.T.E.R. Success Stands For •
F.O.S.T.E.R. Success is designed to support foster youth with practical financial knowledge, life readiness, and long-term empowerment.
The program is rooted in Six Core Pillars:
F – Financial Literacy
Build budgeting skills, understand banking, and make informed money decisions.
O – Overcoming Obstacles
Identify personal and systemic challenges and develop strategies to navigate them.
S – Skills Development
Grow life and financial skills needed for independence and success.
T – Transition Planning
Navigate the journey from foster care to adulthood with confidence and clarity.
E – Education Resources
Access college, vocational training, and scholarship tools for a brighter future.
R – Resilience Building
Develop emotional strength, self-advocacy, and long-term stability.
Who We Serve
F.O.S.T.E.R. Success is designed for:
Current and former foster youth
Transitional age youth
Youth preparing for adulthood and independence
Young people navigating education, housing, work, and financial decisions
Partner organizations serving youth ages 14–26
What Participants Gain
By the end of the workshop series, participants build real-life money skills and leave with tools they can actually use. Youth outcomes include:
Basic financial literacy, including budgeting, credit, savings, and goal setting
Increased confidence in handling money and real-life financial decisions
Greater understanding of systems like banking, AB12, and student aid
A personalized financial empowerment plan
Tools to reduce financial anxiety and build future stability
Connection to supportive peers and mentors
6-Part Workshop Series
Bring F.O.S.T.E.R. Success to the Youth You Serve
F.O.S.T.E.R. Success partners with schools, nonprofits, foster youth organizations, transition programs, and community agencies to deliver practical, trauma-informed financial empowerment programming.
Workshops Can Be Offered:
In person
Virtually
As a single workshop
As a full 6-session series
With customization based on age, setting, and program goals
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