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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

Celebrating Just in Time’s College Bound 2024 Scholars

by Omar Chavez | Jun 13, 2024 | WEEKLY WRAP UP

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Celebrating Just in Time’s College Bound 2024 Scholars

A peek into College Bound Day 1

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Just in Time participants attending College Bound Day 1 proudly repped their campuses – UC Santa Barbara, Fresno State, San Diego City College, Palomar, and SDSU. In addition to games and community building with volunteer coaches and peers, youth learned about essential college resources available at Just in Time and through our community partners.

Just in Time’s College Bound community has launched the college careers of nearly 1,000 scholars since 2006, and the results have been impressive! Compared to a national graduation rate of 3-6% for youth impacted by foster care, the graduation/retention rate for JIT College Bound alums is 77%.

June 13, 2024

Upcoming events

June 15: My Life, My Story Workshop

June 17: Financial Fitness 102 Workshop

June 18: Welnness Group Yoga

June 18: NEXTjobs Workshop

June 18: Pathways Workshop

June 22: College Bound Day 2

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