Empowering Youth in Foster Care
Supporting foster youth with skills, education, and care
Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a world where all youth transitioning out of foster care are equipped with the resources, education, and support systems necessary to thrive as confident, capable, and self-sufficient adults. Through compassion, community collaboration, and education, we aim to break cycles of instability and inspire lasting change.
Our Mission
Mission Statement
The Katie B Organization is dedicated to empowering youth in foster care by providing life skills training, mentorship, and educational support that promote independence, self-sufficiency, and long-term stability. We strive to ensure that every young person has the tools and confidence needed to build a successful future beyond foster care.
Our Services
Supporting foster youth with skills, education, and care
Life Skills
Practical workshops to build confidence and independence
Education
Tutoring and resources to help youth reach their academic goals
SCALE OF THE ISSUE
Annually, around 18,500 to 20,000 young people age out of U.S. foster care without permanent housing. Within the first year after aging out, approximately 50% become homeless. Within four years of leaving foster care, about 20–25% of these former foster youth experience homelessness. Between ages 17 and 21, roughly 11–36% of youth who age out of foster care report experiencing homelessness.