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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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Just in Time Recipient of HSN’s $1,000 a Day Giveaway

Just in Time Recipient of HSN’s $1,000 a Day Giveaway

Apr 19, 2020 | IN THE NEWS, INSPIRED INVESTMENTS, VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY PARTNER STORIES

Just in Time for Foster Youth wins $1,000 from HSN after being nominated by superstar volunteer Guiselle Carreon.

Sincere Heart, Efficient Impact

Sincere Heart, Efficient Impact

Dec 23, 2019 | INSPIRED INVESTMENTS, VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY PARTNER STORIES

“My husband Mick and I attended the Walk the Talk celebration and immediately saw the needs that Just in Time was very effectively fulfilling for the foster youth who were bounced out of the state...

Just in Time Highlighted as Part of New Foster Youth Transitions Collaborative (FYTC)

Nov 15, 2019 | IN THE NEWS, VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY PARTNER STORIES

New Collaborative Replaces Silos with a Continuum of Care that Empowers San Diego Foster Youth San Diego CA—Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), San Diego Center for Children, Voices for Children...

Casino Royale Event Raises Over $32,000 for Just in Time

Oct 02, 2019 | IN THE NEWS, INSPIRED INVESTMENTS, VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY PARTNER STORIES

Casino Royale Raised More Than $32,000 for Just in Time for Foster Youth Proceeds to Benefit Services for Transition Age Foster Youth San Diego CA— On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the San Diego...

Casino Royale Preview on KUSI News

Casino Royale Preview on KUSI News

Sep 05, 2019 | IN THE NEWS, INSPIRED INVESTMENTS, VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY PARTNER STORIES

Just in Time and the San Diego County Public Defenders discuss the upcoming Casino Royale event, benefiting JIT.

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