Foster Nation

Meet Lidia, who entered the foster care system at just 6 years old. Despite the uncertainty and constant changes of moving between homes, she remained focused on her education, knowing it was her ‘way out.’ School became her safe space, where supportive teachers and friends helped her thrive. Now, as a proud graduate and advocate for foster youth, Lidia is making an incredible impact working with AB12 youth. Her advice for those in foster care: 'Trust your instincts! You know what’s best for you, so believe in yourself!' We are SO inspired by Lidia’s resilience and dedication to empowering others in the foster care community. ?? Want to help create more success stories like Lidia’s? Learn how to get involved: https://formstack.io/07B68

Everyone can benefit from a motivator or "spark"— someone who believes in their potential and helps them grow. ? But for youth aging out of foster care, that spark can be hard to find. Foster Nation's Sparks program pairs young adults with mentors who guide them in developing essential life skills, shaping career goals and building meaningful connections — just like Brinton and his mentor, Hilton. Ready to be someone's spark? Discover how you can make a difference and join Foster Nation’s journey to becoming unstoppable. ?? https://gt-us.co/4eCuous #PurplePaladin #FosterCare #FosterYouth #mentorship

I’m super proud of everything Westmount does for our community but this drive is especially important to me personally. I’ve been involved with Foster Nation?for a while and have seen the incredible work they do play out in the lives of foster kids here in LA. $75 is a dinner out or a few drinks, but it can also mean the world to a kid aging out of foster care who now has the tools they need to start their lives. If you’re able, please consider donating!!

We're honored to be included in @la2050 and the Goldhirsh Foundation's LA #TechWeek panel. Tickets are sold out, but we will be sharing the amazing moments on our social media @thefosternation and you can hear from our very own executive director: Maggie Isabelle Zelie Lin!

I am beyond excited to be a panelist at this year's LA #TechWeek to share the work of Foster Nation & learn from the community ?? Goldhirsh Foundation x LA2050 always doing the coolest things!

As coaches in Foster Nation’s Sparks program, Team GT's Donna and Stephen are empowering foster youth with the tools they need to navigate their career goals after foster care. ?? ?????? “It’s an amazing opportunity to be able to support young adults who may not have many opportunities to have coaches and mentors in their lives,” said Donna Wachman, solutions & industry marketing associate director. Discover how teammates like Donna and Stephen are finding meaningful opportunities to give back through our Purple Paladin, Foster Nation – and how you can, too. https://gt-us.co/3XGJwzR #PurplePaladin #FosterCare #FosterYouth #TeamGT #mentorship

Time really flies by! ?? I am grateful for the opportunity to become a protége at Foster Nation! Despite the Foster Nation: SPARKS Program being six months long, it has had the most impact on me professionally and personally! ?? I am grateful to have met my coach, who has guided me in navigating financial literacy, graduate school questions, and career advice. Thank you, Natalie Marino, M.A., for being an amazing mentor to me and so many others! ?? I also want to thank Alec Marcellin for the additional resources and support throughout the six-month program. I truly hope that Foster Nation can continue to help other foster youth! ?? I hope that as I grow in my industry of interest, I can also become a coach to help other foster youth with career navigation. ?? #fosteryouth #career #fosternation

Aging out of the foster care system means taking a big leap into the unknown—but our Purple Paladin, Foster Nation, is there every step of the way. ?? Since our partnership began three years ago, Foster Nation has been empowering current and former foster youth—by providing “Next Step Kits” filled with emancipation essentials, offering career mentorship and more. Watch as the team packs up necessities for these young adults' next chapter, and follow Foster Nation’s journey to becoming unstoppable. ?? https://gt-us.co/4e46EyK #PurplePaladin #FosterCare #FosterYouth #FosterCareAwareness #mentorship

We were honored and excited to bring Foster Nation’s mission to Box’s Global Impact Day! The energy and passion at Box is truly something special. Thank you for welcoming us, supporting our mission, and helping us spread messages of hope to children and youth in the foster care system. ?? It’s inspiring to see such a strong sense of community coming together to uplift those who need it most. Your acts of kindness make a real difference, and we are beyond excited for this next level partnership!

Today, our team came together with Box to write love notes for young children going into the foster care system to go along with a teddy bear and pack Next Step Kits for youth that are transitioning out of the foster care system. These kits include essentials like blankets, toiletries, a handwritten card of encouragement. ?? Small gestures can make a big difference as these young adults take their first steps toward independence. It's an honor to provide not just items, but hope and support for their next chapter with incredible companies like Box! Thank you to the entire Box team, but especially Corrie Conrad, Lauren Coberly, Saleacia Taylor (she/her), and Katy Harth for making this possible! Want to get involved? Learn more about how you and your company can support youth aging out of foster care at: https://lnkd.in/ex7mZC-S (https://lnkd.in/ex7mZC-S)