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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MORE THAN 2,700 YOUTH IN UTAH ARE IN FOSTER CARE RIGHT NOW.
Each one deserves a safe, loving, and permanent family. Your support creates connection, stability, and hope.

Join us for Utah Gives and make an impact that lasts a lifetime.

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Meet Waiting Children

Learn more about the children currently waiting in foster care.

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Misti
UT

Alanna and Francis
Misti
UT

Dotty
Misti
NV

Jayvion
Misti
MO

Jace
Misti
CO

Jevary & Jakyria
Misti
MO

Johnnie
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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.

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WHAT WE BELIEVE

Raise the Future believes every young person deserves to go through life knowing they have a caring adult by their side. So, every day, we show up for kids in foster care by listening to their needs and introducing them to adults they can rely on. We then surround those connections with support so that they grow into meaningful, lasting relationships that help our youth heal from the past.

Because to truly raise the future, we must raise the bar for what it means to support vulnerable youth and families as they navigate life.

Our Impact

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Connect Youth

86

of youth

we serve are 9 years old or older.

Age shouldn't be a barrier to unconditional love and support.
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Support Families

2,728

families and professionals served

with adoption classes and trainings in 2019.

We provide families with the resources and services they need to develop connections that last a lifetime.
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TBRI Trainings

3,864

caregivers and professionals

completed TBRI® training and engaged in our other support services to develop the skills needed to support youth on their healing journey.

All youth deserve a loving family, no matter their age, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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Heart Galleries

A Heart Gallery is both a traveling photography display and website dedicated to finding caring adults for our waiting children.

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ONE CONNECTION CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING.
A mentor. A family. A chance.
For youth in foster care, your generosity opens the door to belonging, healing, and hope.

Be the reason a young person’s future looks different.

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