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In honor of Black History Month, JIT Chief Empowerment Officer, Don Wells, was joined on-air by participant Sandra Aaliyah Harness on KUSI’s Good Evening San Diego. Together, they shared perspectives on the foster youth experience, resilience, and how Just in Time is addressing the challenges faced by youth exiting the foster care system.
https://www.kusi.com/celebrating-black-history-month-with-just-in-time-for-foster-youth/
Jason fell in love with space at 5 years old. Images pulsing with neon nebulas and supernovas sparked his passion for math and science. But before mastering those skills, he’d have to navigate a constellation of foster care placements, including a new school every...
In 2023, Cherice was living in her car, earning an income through DoorDash and other gigs. A former foster youth who entered the system as a toddler, she was unsure she would qualify for help with Just in Time. She was wrong. “They were actually the only resource...
When Daniel left incarceration just months before turning 27, he had little more than determination. A former foster youth who had also cycled through the juvenile justice system, Daniel was used to handling life alone. “I had never really reached out for help,” he...