Dear Friends, September was a month of new connections and proud moments for Fostering Connections. Families gathered in St. Augustine and Jacksonville, youth practiced financial skills and shared their perspectives, and our Florida Youth SHINE leaders were recognized at the DCF Summit. Behind each of these moments are families who choose to join us, young people willing to use their voices, and partners who share their time and care. I’m grateful to each of you. I hope you enjoy these...

Dear Friends, As young people and families settle into a new school year, I’m reminded of how important it is for them to have a community that continues to show up—not only during the summer, but throughout every season. This year, we’re excited to expand two of our programs so that young people have more consistent opportunities to connect and grow. Career & Life Skills Jumpstart workshops and Teen Talks will now be offered monthly throughout the program year. Through these recurring...

Dear Friends of Fostering Connections, As summer comes to a close and a new school year begins, I'm filled with gratitude for all that we've accomplished together. Thanks to your support, youth across Northeast Florida spent the summer building confidence, developing career skills, and discovering new possibilities through our Career Readiness Academy. As we begin a new school year, I'm especially excited to share an important milestone for Fostering Connections. For the first time, both our...