Young adults thrive with the support of mentors and champions

And yet we send thousands of foster youth into the real world without the resources, support, or network they need to thrive.

Be a mentor

Our solution

SPARKS (formerly CareerX)

Professional mentorship to empower foster youth with personal & professional tools to be self-sufficient after foster care

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FOR FOSTER YOUTH

Sparks matches you with a dedicated one-on-one coach that will provide guidance and support to help you pursue your personal and professional goals!

Together, you'll build these life and professional foundations: financial literacy, career development, health and wellness, and essential life skills.

When you #JoinTheNation, you will join a community of fellow foster youth and supportive mentors who will be your champions as you look to fulfill your greatest ambitions.

I am a current/former foster youth

— 60 minute virtual sessions
— 3 virtual sessions per month
— 6 month commitment
— Optional events, meetups, and opportunities to connect with your peers
— Must have lived experience in the foster care system
— Between 18-28 years old
— Application Process: application and program assessment
— Access to reliable internet for video conference & proficient in Google Hangout, Zoom or other video conference platforms

FOR COACHES

Foster Nation's Sparks community is unique in both its level of flexibility and structure.

Your role as a coach is to provide one-on-one support to a current/former foster youth, and coach on subjects of financial literacy, career development, health and wellness, and essential life skills.

All you have to do is show up.

We provide a baseline training of what to expect as a coach. With our curriculum & playbook, you can choose how you work with your mentee in a way that best suits your schedule and other life commitments.

#JoinTheNation to connect with current and former foster youth who will inspire you with their strength, resilience, and determination. Our program enables you and your protege to build a lasting, impactful relationship that will change both of your lives for the better.

I want to become a mentor

— 60 minute virtual sessions
— 3 virtual sessions per month
— 6 month commitment
— 21+ years old
— Must have professional experience
— Undergo a background check
— Complete application, pre-assessment, & 2 minute video so we can get to know you!

If 1 in 100 millennials volunteered to mentor, every foster youth that aged out of the system in the last decade will have a mentor with whom they can build a brighter future.