“I'd say, for me, success looks like happiness. Like, you can wake up and feel better about your day." For many young people with foster care experience, happiness isn't just a feeling—it's a milestone of stability, healing, and growth. 🌱 At First Place for Youth, we recognize that success isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some, it’s a degree or a job offer. For others, it’s simply waking up in a safe space, looking in the mirror, and feeling proud of how far they've come. These are the conditions that allow happiness to take root—and that’s success worth celebrating. 💙 Let’s continue to build a world where every foster youth has the freedom to define success for themselves. Learn more at: firstplaceforyouth.org/donate-support/ #FosterCareAwarenessMonth #FosterYouth #FosterSuccess #LifeAfterFosterCare #Education (fb)

Guaranteed income can be life-changing—but it’s only part of the story. In our latest Forbes EQ piece, we break down new data from San Francisco’s “Foundations for the Future” pilot—and what it tells us about the urgent gaps in support for young people aging out of foster care: ✔ 70% are food insecure ✔ 40% experienced homelessness ✔ Only 27% use CalFresh Cash alone can’t fix broken systems. We call for comprehensive solutions that pair guaranteed income with housing, financial literacy, and accessible supports—so youth don’t just survive, they build thriving, independent lives. 📍Read the full article on Forbes EQ: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2025/05/01/foundations-for-success-former-foster-youth-pioneering-pathways-to-independence-through-innovative-support #guaranteedincome #sanfrancisco #fosteryouth #fostercare (fb)