Connect Youth.
Support Families.
Create Hope.
At Raise the Future, we believe every young person deserves to go through life knowing they have a caring adult by their side.
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Preparing Youth for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
One of the best ways to support your child during this transition is to start small and build in predictability. In the weeks leading up to the first day of school, try the following:
- Discuss what to expect: Walk through the daily schedule together. Use visuals or a calendar to make the transition clear and concrete.
- Visit the school ahead of time: If possible, arrange a tour, meet the teachers, and find key places like classrooms, the cafeteria, and restrooms.
- Practice routines at home: Start waking up, getting dressed, and having breakfast on a school-day schedule to help adjust to the new rhythm.
A little preparation now can help your child walk into the classroom feeling grounded, supported, and ready to learn.
Meet Waiting Children
Learn more about the children currently waiting in foster care.
Only Takes One
Behind every thriving child is someone who chose to care. For youth in foster care, that “someone” can be hard to find — but Raise the Future is changing that. We work to connect every young person with at least one trusted adult who offers support, stability, and love.
Watch the video and witness the life-changing power of one person showing up.
Foster. Adopt. Mentor. Volunteer. Give.
It only takes one. You can be that one.
