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“LifeSet changed everything for me.”

“LifeSet changed everything for me.”

There was a time when Sidney couldn’t imagine what her future would look like. Now, at 19, she’s building one on her own terms, with strength she never knew she had.

From foster care to advocacy: Nykeya’s journey to healing and hope

From foster care to advocacy: Nykeya’s journey to healing and hope

Youth involved in the child welfare system disproportionately face mental health challenges compared to those living with their parents. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 80% of youth in foster care experience a mental health challenge.

Sofia’s story: Parenting a parent, breaking the cycle

Sofia’s story: Parenting a parent, breaking the cycle

At 16, Sofia entered foster care as a new mother with nowhere else to go. Her own home hadn’t been a safe or supportive environment, kicking her out when she got pregnant. With no guardian to return to after giving birth, she found herself in foster care, raising a baby in an unfamiliar home.

Finding her thread: Nicky gains independence and financial stability

Finding her thread: Nicky gains independence and financial stability

Unlike their peers, many young people who have foster care often lack basic financial literacy skills. While some of these skills are taught in school or other programs, many former foster youth missed out on learning skills such as budgeting, opening bank accounts or filing taxes.

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