Tag: Transitional-Aged Youth

Destiny, Redefined

A Foster Youth’s Story
by
Destiny Alvarado, FCNI Youth Partner
March, 19, 2018 -

No one’s path in life is straight, without mountains to climb and valleys to cross. For foster youth, their mountains often appear much too early in life--oftentimes at birth. And without a community to look out for them, to help them weather and cross the difficult terrain that surfaces through not fault of their own, they can be left to wander, uncared for, for life. Too often, these individuals become victims of their circumstances, suffering cyclical consequences of a lifepath they never got to choose.

Bethany’s Journey

A Recovery Story
by
Britney Page, FCNI Youth Partner
September, 13, 2017 -

September is National Recovery Month, and to honor those in our care who are on their own personal journey of recovery, we want to share the inspiring story of Bethany, one of our successful Transitional-Aged Youth. The following story is a reminder that recovery is not a destination to arrive at, but rather a journey to celebrate.

Celebrating Five Years of Dreaming Big

October, 13, 2015 -

This month, the Transitional Age Youth-Financial Assistance Program (TAY-FAP) is celebrating its five year anniversary with a Resolution from the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors and a celebratory awareness event at FCNI.

How Being the Difference Made a Difference to Me

An FCNI Youth Partner’s Journey
by
Johnny Segraves
June, 22, 2015

I am a former foster youth who benefited from some of the great programs that the Family Care Network offers. After serving three and half years in the military, I am now working with FCNI, assisting youth who are working towards their life goals.

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