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Enrich, not just access - an invitation to thrive. FFC creates powerful experiences for youth in foster care. Every moment is built to affirm who they are, who they are becoming and the community that walks with them. Through safe spaces, opportunities for exploration and milestone celebrations, with every experience children and families feel seen - not just served.

ENRICH INITIATIVES

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September 2024

1. SAFE SPACES

Creating a foundation of security.
Immediate resources that help foster youth feel comforted, welcomed, and grounded from the start of a new placement. Safe Spaces supports DCF centers, group homes, and transitional homes. Learn more about Safe Space here.

2. EXPLORE

Unlocking opportunities and new horizons.
My Experience Pass helps youth in foster care discover passions and pursue enrichment through extracurricular activities, gear-up equipment, and summer camps – giving kids the chance to try, dream, and grow. Learn more about Explore here

3. CELEBRATING SUCCESS

Honoring achievements and milestones.
Thoughtful recognition of birthdays and personal milestones like first jobs or graduations – reminding youth that their achievements matter. Learn more about Celebrating Success here

4. NORMALCY

Belonging in everyday life.
Support for the simple joys of childhood and adolescence — from school dances and family traditions to sleepovers, haircuts, and school-sponsored events — ensures that youth in foster care feel included and connected. Learn more about Normalcy here

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ELEGIBILITY CRITERIA

At Foundation for Foster Children (FFC), we are committed to supporting foster children, foster youth, and their families by providing access to our Enrichment Services. These services are available to:

Foster children and youth who are part of a licensed foster family, kinship families with legal guardianship of a foster child, Group Home, or Transition Home.

Please note, Adopted children:

Beginning January 1, 2026, adopted children will be eligible to receive Enrich services for up to one year after their adoption date, as long as they were previously served by FFC within the past five years. After that one-year period, they will no longer be eligible for Enrich services.

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Student Testimonials

“Empower has taught me that today’s struggles are tomorrow's successes.”

MelAdvocacy Student

"My experience in the Empower program has been great. As a collegiate age student, it has supported with challenges in my life that both our economy and country officials don’t take into consideration when addressing college students, especially those who are foster youth and wards of the court.”

RyanAdvocacy Student

Anthony loves all things cars, and was overjoyed when he got the opportunity to intern at Field’s BMW for Summer of 2023. He worked diligently in the kitchen, preparing food for customers. During his time there, he gained valuable work experience, several friendships, and memories to last a lifetime. Anthony will graduate from high school in Spring of 2024, and he hopes to become a chef. "I feel like I've accomplished a lifelong goal"

AnthonyAdvocacy Student

FFC services are available to applicants and participants in an equally effective manner regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, religion, political affiliation, or disability.