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We're excited to meet you! More than half our staff are former foster youth, many of us have participated in JIT’s services. We understand first-hand the challenges that each of us face on our path to self-sufficiency. And we are proof that having essential resources and consistent relationships with caring adults can have a lasting positive impact. Reliable, Responsive Real– JIT peers, coaches and staff share a common commitment to empowering you. Welcome to YOUR new community.

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

YOUTH STORIES
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...

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JIT & Walk the Talk Featured on U-T San Diego’s Community Spotlight Radio Show

JIT & Walk the Talk Featured on U-T San Diego’s Community Spotlight Radio Show

Feb 15, 2019 | IN THE NEWS, INSPIRED INVESTMENTS, WALK THE TALK

Don Wells, Executive Director of Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), is joined by Virgo Villajin, Youth Services Coordinator for JIT, talk about JIT’s focus of helping transition-age foster youth...

JIT Appears on U-T San Diego’s Community Spotlight Radio Show

Dec 21, 2018 | IN THE NEWS, INSPIRED INVESTMENTS

Nathan Brunetta, Strategic Partnership Associate for Just In Time For Foster Youth, discusses JIT’s mission and services. He is joined by Daniella Tafoya, a JIT participant and intern, who will...

Union Tribune’s Post Coverage of Walk The Talk 2017

Union Tribune’s Post Coverage of Walk The Talk 2017

Mar 20, 2017 | INSPIRED INVESTMENTS

Just in Time for Foster Youth's 2017 Walk The Talk was unforgettable! Check out the post-coverage article in the Union Tribune highlighting our historical event. Thank you to the Union Tribune and...

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