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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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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...

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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...

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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The Imprint Podcast: Older Foster Youth and the Cliff of Instability, With Don Wells

The Imprint Podcast: Older Foster Youth and the Cliff of Instability, With Don Wells

The new executive order aimed at helping Transition Age Foster Youth is limited in scope.

Fostering the Future Offers Limited Vision of Support

Fostering the Future Offers Limited Vision of Support

The new executive order aimed at helping Transition Age Foster Youth is limited in scope.

JIT Steps Up During Government Shutdown

JIT Steps Up During Government Shutdown

Just in Time for Foster Youth provides food assistance to transition age foster youth during government shutdown and delay in SNAP benefits.

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