FOR WOMEN ONLY, Inc

Your Past is not Your Future

Based on high birth trauma and many life challenges, 50% of foster youth experience developmental delays. Seventy percent of teens who emancipate from foster care report that they want to attend college, but less than 50% complete their high school graduation and fewer than 10% of those who graduate from high school enroll in college. There are many reasons why only a small group of former foster youth can continue their education, but funding and a stable environment are major factors that are considered when a foster youth ages out of the foster case system. Passport to Life, is a project created to inspire and support female former foster and probation youth as they pursue their academic goals.

Income and education are closely linked than ever before. And California’s future prosperity depends on its ability to cultivate a workforce that can compete successfully in the global economy.

Housing

· Single Room (one youth to a room)

· Bedding

· Toiletries

· Recreation

· Nutrition

Supportive housing

Outcome-oriented practice focuses on the strengths and potential of a youth. By creating a vision, youth can learn to identify their capabilities and develop goals to help their dreams become a reality.

Use outcome-oriented practice to help youth

Youth receive better quality services when providers work in a collaborative manner. Partnership is a main priority at Passport to Life networks with organizations, foster family agencies, social workers court-appointed attorneys to identify students and meet needs.

Contribute to a coordinated system

By effectively engaging with young people and becoming partners in the planning process, residential caregivers can enable youth to identify their own talents and needs based on a comprehensive self assessment.

Develop a comprehensive service plan

Passport to Life