The holidays are a season of giving, reflection, and community. It’s a time when we come together to celebrate family, friendship, and the joys of life. But for too many young adults aging out of foster care in Los Angeles County, the holiday season can feel lonely, uncertain, and frightening. According to the Children’s Law Center of California’s website, there are about 25,000 children in foster care on any given night in LA County.
Read MoreMark your calendars: Sunday, October 5, 2025, the community is coming together at Cal State Northridge’s Matador Field for an unforgettable day of fun, philanthropy, and plenty of friendly competition.
This isn’t just another celebrity softball game. This is about making a real impact in Los Angeles, helping The RightWay Foundation continue its fight to end the foster care to homelessness pipeline.
Read MoreA fresh haircut can change someone’s whole mood — and Cali, one of RightWay’s determined participants, is turning that belief into her career as a barber. RightWay gifted her a barber toolkit a few months ago, and we are so ecstatic to see Cali succeed on her journey to being a barber.
Cali decided to take on this journey because she adored the idea of making others feel confident about themselves and she was always good with working with her hands and being creative.
Read MoreThe RightWay Foundation, a
nonprofit helping transition-age foster youth get and keep good
jobs and stable housing despite the overwhelming trauma they
have endured throughout their entire lives, has purchased a
multi-unit complex in Koreatown set to open on September 1 as
supportive housing for homeless transition-age foster youth.
Read MoreWe’re proud to announce a major milestone in our fight to end the foster care to homelessness pipeline. The RightWay Foundation has officially purchased property to provide interim housing for transition-age foster youth in Los Angeles.
After years of planning, persistence, and powerful partnerships, escrow closed on Friday, July 18 on a 16 unit duplex located in Koreatown. This property is not just a building but a lifeline for youth aging out of foster care who too often fall through the cracks.
Read MoreImagine 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.
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