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For youth, by youth.

Former foster youth walking to school.

WHAT WE'RE BUILDING

A new way forward.

Easy

AI works for you to find resources you need, for the future you deserve.

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Launching Fall 2026.

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    Share what's going on

    Write in your own words. Whatever feels comfortable.

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    See what's available to you

    Resources you can find whenever a need may arise.

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    Get an action plan

    Connect with resources that help you find new opportunities.

Amplifying lived experience in foster care

0 youth currently in the foster care system
(as of Sept 2025)
0 aging out each year

For youth, by youth.

Shaped by young adults with foster care experience at every step.

“This really allowed me and others who came from foster care to have a voice and to be amplified.”

— Ariel Former Foster Youth
Post-it notes on a poster board where former foster youth have added their ideas.

Aging out feels like navigating a flood of new responsibilities all at once.

Education, housing, healthcare, jobs, and more. You named the issues. We're building around them.

“It’s overwhelming scouting out what services are available. Having a one-stop hub is going to be critical.”

— Keri Former Foster Youth
Former foster youth looking at a website prototype on their phone at a codesign workshop.

Real support is more than a single touchpoint.

A platform that works, follows through, and puts the tools to succeed in your hands.

“As we are using AI and new technology, it should always be to empower youth and lift up their voice.”

— Josie Former Foster Youth
A person showing a drawing of the rough prototype of an app to help former foster youth at a codesign workshop.

Technology can't replace trust.

Trust is everything. That's why we've built this with foster youth, for foster youth, and will keep it that way.

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