Imagine turning 18, and instantly being kicked out of your house. You have no support system, no financial support, and no idea how to survive on your own.
This is the case for thousands of young adults in California as they “age out” of foster care, which means they turn 18 and are suddenly expected to survive adulthood on their own. No safety net. No family. No place to call home.
Read MoreAccording to a recent Government Accountability Office report, states have returned over $42 million in Chafee funds over the last five years. In the report, an even more astonishing number shows the lack of spending. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, extra funding was allocated; however $50 million went unused.
Read MoreAs we welcome 2025, we at The RightWay Foundation are excited and determined to continue our commitment to empowering transition-age foster youth. The start of a new year is always a time to reflect on past achievements and set big goals for the future, and this year we want to raise the bar even higher.
As the holiday season approaches, it is a time to reflect on the values that make a difference: warmth, security, and community.
Read MoreWith college application season approaching, now is the perfect time to dive into the possibilities higher education offers. Whether you decide to go to a four-year university or junior college, there is a path that meets your needs.
Read MoreFoster Care Awareness Month is a reminder of the important needs of foster youth, and at RightWay, we stand as a beacon of hope and support. Through our programs, we aspire to create a world where all foster youth have the opportunity to be successful.
Read MoreBuried underneath the surface of the child welfare system, there are hidden disparities based on race and economic status that unfairly determines a child’s future. Children from communities of color have been disproportionately affected, facing higher rates of investigation, foster care placement, and permanent separation from their families.
Read MoreWe’ve compiled a list of resources across the county that are available free of charge. Our list contains food banks, housing support leads, and other programs designed to provide the foundational support to current and former foster youth.
Read MoreAdultification, the societal perception that Black youth are more mature and less innocent than their peers, and how it impacts Black foster youth transitioning into adulthood.
Read MoreThe RightWay Foundation is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of the recipients of the Yield Giving Open Call, a philanthropic initiative by MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving. RightWay has been awarded a generous grant of $2 million to support its mission of assisting foster youth in Los Angeles to build sustaining adulthoods.
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