See our latest press and how we are impacting our community.
Choir Concert Supports Young People Aged Out of Foster Care
CLEVELAND, Ohio– Right now, there are about 3000 children in foster care in Cuyahoga County, and every year 120 of them age out of the system, many of which have no support.
The Cleveland-based nonprofit Community of Hope is on a mission to change that.
Community of Hope/Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland
Amber Donovan & Michael Bolwaire, The Open Table Initiative, 3.10.17
There is nothing better than having a group of people who care about your future; joining us today is the Cuyahoga County Director of The Open Table Initiative Amber Donovan and program participant, Michael Bolwaire to tell us the importance of transitioning young adults from foster care to living successful, healthy lives and upcoming events.
Mentor program helps kids who age out of foster care
CLEVELAND — Michaelanna Bittel aged out of foster care when she turned 18.
"I was only in custody for a year and four months, but I really realized how impactful not having an actual family is," said Bittel.
She reached out for a little extra support and Kira Karabanovs answered the call.
NE Ohio Non-Profit Gives Teens in Need a Place at the Table
CLEVELAND, Ohio—Like hundreds of other teens who age out of foster care, Shajuana Gaston felt her future was uncertain.
“Like I didn’t know how to drive, I didn’t know anything about credit, or graduate school and those were all goals that I have,” said Gaston.
Many young people who age out of foster care end up homeless within two years and many others end up incarcerated.
This is an issue that Amber Donovan is passionate about, so in 2014 she decided to do something about it.
Cleveland non-profit helping young-adults aging out of foster care
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Anyia Day Garrett’s death points to a region-wide problem of children living in crisis.
