Empowering Young Adults
to Thrive
Supporting young adults ages 18–23 aging out of foster care with the resources, skills, and community they need to build independent, successful lives.
"Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background."
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower young adults ages 18–23 aging out of the foster care system by providing the support, resources, and opportunities they need to become self-sufficient, confident, and successful adults.
We bridge the gap between foster care and independent living through mentorship, life skills training, education, career development, housing assistance, mental health support, and community connections.
How We Support Our Mission
Safe Housing
Transitional housing for young men aging out of foster care, providing a stable foundation to build upon.
Life Skills & Education
Life skills training, GED assistance, financial literacy, budgeting, cooking, and employment readiness programs.
Mental Health & Mentorship
Professional mental health support, social work services, case management, and one-on-one mentorship.
Why This Matters
Every year, thousands of young adults age out of foster care without the support they need.
Youth age out of foster care annually in the U.S.
Experience homelessness by age 26
Earn a 4-year college degree vs. 40% nationally
Enter the criminal justice system within 2 years
Why We Started
I Will Thrive was born from both personal experience and years of advocacy.
Our founder's niece's brother and her boyfriend both aged out of the foster care system without the support they needed to successfully transition into adulthood. Watching them struggle made it clear just how many young adults leave foster care with little or no guidance, resources, or safety net.
We started I Will Thrive because we believe these young adults deserve more than just aging out of the system — they deserve the opportunity to thrive.
"As a Guardian ad Litem and foster parent, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that youth aging out of foster care face every day. Too often, they are expected to navigate housing, employment, education, budgeting, healthcare, and other adult responsibilities completely on their own."
— Beverley Bauer, Founder & President
Help a Young Adult Thrive
Every donation helps provide housing, education, life skills, mental health services, and everyday essentials as they transition into independence.