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Aspire™

Empowering youth and young adults to find success after life in foster care.

 

Only 5% of youth who age out of foster care will earn an associate's degree. Only 3% will earn a bachelor's degree.

​When youth age out of foster care, there are significant challenges. They are often on their own, lacking family support for their journey. Many students work to support themselves, and if they attend college, they are living paycheck to paycheck with excessive financial pressure. The added responsibility of maintaining housing, transportation, and a steady income can add significant pressure to these young people.

Aspire

We empower youth and young adults to find success after life in foster care. 

How Aspire™ Works

Aspire™ guides foster youth and young adults through self-discovery and goal planning as they consider college, career, and life purpose.

Through consistent meetings with our Life Coaches and peer gatherings focused on team-building, youth begin to visualize a future for themselves. They graduate from high school, apply to college programs or follow a career path, and find their own pathway to success.

Each young adult has opportunities for mentorships, career exploration, and skill development. Our life coaches focus on supporting their clients by exploring goals, working through obstacles, and building a stable network of support.

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The Impact of Aspire™:

 
72

On Their Way!

72 youth and young adults worked with Aspire life coaches in 2024.
100%

of Life Coaches

All of our Life Coaches have lived in foster care, giving them first-hand experience in working through challenges.
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College Partners

Aspire partners with 8 colleges to support students through their journey.
  • Jolli (Age 21)
    When you know someone that cares, you do better in school and better in work. If you don't have that, it’s hard to have drive or be motivated. You think, “What’s the point in even trying?”
    Jolli (Age 21)
    foster youth
  • Celeste

    I never would have felt empowered enough to do what I have doing in my life now without Aspire.

    Celeste
    former foster youth

Refer someone you know who can benefit from Aspire™.

Anyone can complete a referral for Aspire™.

This includes youth, foster parents, group home staff, case workers, CASA/GALs, mentors, family members, and friends. Once a referral is received, our team will reach out to you, the youth, and the youth’s case worker.

South Carolina Referral

 

Academic and Emotional Support

For Youth & Young Adults Transitioning to Adulthood

  • Professional Life Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Tutoring
  • Monthly group outings
  • Help with college applications
  • Financial guidance 

Service Areas

  • South Carolina
 

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