Together, We’re Redefining What’s Possible.
We want to put the focus back on you—your journey, your dreams, your strengths.
Foster Nation is more than programs; it’s a community of mentors and peers who’ve been where you are and are ready to lift you up, cheer you on, and help you build a future that’s yours.
We help you build the skills you need by pairing you with a personal coach who’s there every step of the way. Whether you are looking for assistance in your career, school, or just need a little guidance, Sparks is here for you!
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Through meaningful gifts and celebrations, we make sure you feel supported during life’s big moments—from entering care to emancipation, holidays, graduations, and beyond. It’s our way of showing you that you’re never, ever alone.
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#SPEAKUP SERIES
#SPEAKUP SERIES
MARIA RODRIGUEZ / HOPE IS THE ONLY POWER WE HAVE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS
"Hope is the only thing we have left to help us get through and keep going--to keep fighting. Hope is the only power we have in certain situations so hang on to that."
JHAMASA LEWIS-ADAMS / QUESTION EVERYTHING
"The foster care system taught me to be self motivated and leave no corner unturned. It taught me resilience, independence, hard work, determination and above all, strategy and timing."
AMNONI MYERS / BE RESILIENT IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY
"Every young person in the system should know that they are valued and loved despite what they may be experiencing in the moment or experienced in the past."
FELICITAS REYES / IT'S IMPORTANT TO SPEAK UP
"I think that all youth transitioning out of the foster care system needs help with basic necessities. If we can continue to provide those for them as they exit, they will have a better chance in doing the things that will help them move up."
RACHEL LIN / DON'T LET THE IDEA OF FAILURE HOLD YOU BACK
"Mistakes can teach you to be resilient, strong, loving, caring, and so much more!"
Tyraughn Barnett / It was so unexpected.
"I've been in 30 foster homes, 2 group homes, 16 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools all from the ages of 7-21."
Senator Scott Dibble / Our family is not complete if you are not a part of it.
"Listen to and engage young people themselves in work of making things better. They know the shortcomings of the foster care system. They are best situated to articulate the solutions. Incredible personal and leadership development opportunities for those young people lie in efforts to build a movement and campaign for change. Be open to innovation, to changes, to different ways to use “the money.” It is not your money, it is held and used in trust. Protecting jobs, institutions, the status quo is a moral failure if those things are not doing much to make young people’s lives better."
Shivonne Costa / I have to be a role model.
"You may have started out with a different childhood than you wanted, and you may feel scared going into adulthood in a way that you hadn’t planned. But whatever your story, it is yours. Never be ashamed to let your experiences shape you to be better. Never be reluctant to help others who are also hurting. Let your past mold your future into something beautiful, just like a diamond that has been pressed and purified. You have something special to offer this world… never forget that."