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History was made in the San Diego region when an advocacy and empowerment group of former foster youth came together to envision a future where all individuals with lived experience have ownership over definitions, dialogue and decisions that impact their lives. JIT’s Associate Director Simone Hidds-Monroe who leads the Foster Alumni & Youth Empowerment Subcommittee known as FAYCES also co-facilitated the retreat. She shared the purpose of FAYCES with KUSI News.
Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) recently partnered with Kids in the Spotlight (KITS) to launch a powerful new storytelling initiative for transition age foster youth in San Diego. The collaboration introduces KITS’ acclaimed “Script to Screen” model, giving young...
Each year, thousands of young people exit the foster care system without the safety net many of their peers rely on. No family to call in a crisis and no built-in support system to help navigate early adulthood. For many, that transition is not just challenging, it is...
Just in Time CEO Don Wells and JIT Alumni Nyla Vivas visited KUSI this morning to talk about the power of collaboration. The countdown to the Igniting Hope, Building CommUNITY festival has begun. During the festival, Young people from across San Diego County will be...