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Welcome to The Together We Can Foundation
There are currently over 400 young people between the ages of 14 and 21 who are in the foster care system in South Hampton Roads. These children have been placed in foster care by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, often as a result of neglect or abuse on the part of their family caretaker.
By the time these children reach their teen years it is unlikely that they will be adopted or successfully reunited with their birth families. They live with foster families or in foster care facilities, but, eventually, they will age out of the foster care system. Unfortunately, after having had their lives managed for them for so many years, these teens are not well-prepared for the transition to independence.
Without some kind of meaningful intervention, statistics tell us that these teens are significantly more likely to drop out of high school, and, within four years of leaving the foster care system be:
- incarcerated,
- unemployed, and/or
- homeless.
Research has also shown that teens with usable life and work skills and strong community support can beat these odds.
The Together We Can Foundation is making a difference:
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Advocacy and Leadership in housing and support issues
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Programs that teach success skills and workforce readiness
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Programs that encourage teens to finish high school and pursue higher education
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Life coaches and mentors to provide ongoing support and community connection
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Emergency grants for transition needs and in support of academic and career goals
These children need and deserve the kinds of educational and life experiences that will prepare them for success and independence. The Together We Can Foundation is a non-profit agency dedicated to successful transitions for teens in foster care. But, as our name implies, the only way we can succeed is if we all work together.
This site will introduce you to the work we are doing and the ways that you can get involved. If you have more questions, please feel free to contact us directly.