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College Bound 6/22/2024
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Youth Stories
Just in Time has mobilized hundreds of volunteers and peers who now support hundreds of transition age foster youth in San Diego as an extended family, creating a sense of belonging and commitment. Our community-based model empowers grassroots efforts allowing youth to be positively impacted almost immediately. Here are just a few stories!
Leveraging Strengths for Professional Success
Michael loves people and networking, so when Pathways to Financial Power appeared on his radar, he was excited to join. “I’m a business and accounting major, so I know the math side, but Pathways...
Mastering Doubt
Entering foster care at the age of twelve, Ana experienced seven different placements in three years. “I always remember sitting in foster homes thinking, ‘When I get out of here and have control...
A Path To Wellness
In 2022, when Kory left Pittsburgh for San Diego, he was leaving behind more than his hometown; he was leaving behind a dark period of uncertainty and betting on a better life. Having survived...
Mind Over Money
When Monique joined Financial Fitness, she knew her relationship with money “wasn’t great.” Her bank account reflected this - bouncing up and down with her mood swings. “If I had a lump sum of cash...
A Home to Call His Own
Signing the lease on his first apartment, Yugene had mixed emotions. He was happy to be moving in and excited by the idea of having his own home, but there was anxiety as well. One of the closet...
From Surviving to Thriving
When Jasmine entered the foster care system at 17, there were no plans for placement with a family. She was transferred to a group home in Orange County to bide her time and age out. “When I turned...
License to Succeed
In San Diego, getting from home to school and work is a major challenge if you don’t have a car. For Joanna, this meant a 45-minute walk from the trolley stop to work – one way! “I took the bus...
Serving Life Changing Relationships
Janae was 8 when her mom passed away and she discovered art as a way to grieve and heal. “I drew my feelings. I have always turned to art to express my emotions, whether that’s through colors,...
From Surviving to Stable
Standing before the judge at court, Jordan remembers, “My attorney wrote a letter to the judge, who was very understanding. He said, ‘Where else should we expect you to be? You were in 30 different...
