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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!
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...
License to Succeed: A Changing Lanes Story
“In California, you need a driver’s license to do anything,” said Vanessa. “It’s just hard Living in North County and not having a car makes it even harder, especially with a baby on the...
Dulce’s Home Sweet Home
Dulce didn’t hear about Just in Time until she was 26 years old. She was mother to three beautiful children yet still in the early stages of creating the life she had always dreamed of for...
Building Bonds: A Bridges to Success Story
When Ricky joined the Just in Time community four years ago, he came for college resources and then quickly began building bonds within the community. This past year, Ricky joined Bridges to Success...
Empowered Career Choices
Coming out of foster care, Hanna connected with JIT at age 18, when she found herself with nowhere to live and few resources or relationships to rely on. JIT was able to help her find housing, and...
Parenting With Purpose: An R2R Story
When Devante joined Just in Time at age 18, he was surprised by the community he discovered. “It was a place where people actually did what they said they were going to do. Everyone in the community...
Happy Endings: A College Bound Story
As a child, Samantha didn’t know anyone who’d been to college. She hardly knew anyone who’d finished high school.