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Explore our growing library of resources dedicated to education, foster care, and youth empowerment. Here you’ll find blog posts, community updates, helpful articles, and interviews that highlight the work being done to create brighter futures for foster youth. Whether you’re a supporter, caregiver, or advocate, these resources will keep you informed and inspired.
Bridging the Educational Gap for Foster Youth Across Florida
In this video, Fostering Hearts Florida CEO Katy Rey shares how our organization is transforming the lives of foster youth through education, mentorship, and community partnerships. She explains how our programs create safe learning spaces, provide individualized academic support, and offer GED preparation for teens and young adults who have fallen behind. By meeting each student where they are, Fostering Hearts Florida helps close the educational gap and empowers youth to build confidence, achieve their goals, and create brighter, more stable futures.
Stay up to date with the latest news, stories, and insights from Fostering Hearts Florida. Our blog features updates on programs, educational resources, and inspiring stories of growth and resilience from the foster youth and communities we serve. Explore below to see how education and compassion are transforming lives across Florida.
Shining a Light on Foster Youth Education
Fostering Hearts Florida was recently featured on Tampa Bay 28 News, highlighting our mission to provide safe learning environments and personalized education for foster youth across the region. The segment showcased how our programs, from GED support to our safe classroom, are helping children and young adults build confidence, reach milestones, and create brighter futures.
Cooking Up Confidence and Connection
We were honored to be featured on The Food Whisperer show, where we discussed the importance of nutrition, life skills, and empowerment for foster youth. The episode highlights how Fostering Hearts Florida is helping students not only grow academically but also develop independence and self-worth through real-life experiences — including healthy cooking and self-care.
Extend Your Generosity Beyond Fostering Hearts Florida
Our mission thrives because of incredible partners who share our commitment to empowering foster youth through education and compassion. By giving directly to organizations like Friends of Joshua House and Madi’s Movement, you help expand the circle of care that surrounds these children and young adults. Every donation strengthens the programs that provide safe homes, emotional healing, mentorship, and academic support — ensuring foster youth receive the guidance and stability they need to succeed.
Giving to Joshua House means giving foster children a safe place to heal, learn, and grow.
Your generosity helps ensure that no child or teen goes without the care and resources they need to experience a full and happy childhood. Many of these young lives have been touched by abuse, abandonment, or neglect — but your support brings them comfort, stability, and a renewed sense of hope. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a lasting difference and helps restore the joy and security every child deserves.
Giving to Madi’s Movement means empowering foster youth to pursue their education and build independent, successful lives.
Your generosity helps ensure that young adults who have aged out of the foster system are not left behind. Many of these students face overwhelming challenges as they navigate higher education or career training on their own — but your support provides them with guidance, stability, and renewed confidence. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps open doors to opportunity and gives these young men and women the tools to create brighter, more secure futures.
Stay up to date with the latest news, stories, and insights from Fostering Hearts Florida. Our blog features updates on programs, educational resources, and inspiring stories of growth and resilience from the foster youth and communities we serve. Explore below to see how education and compassion are transforming lives across Florida.
Whether you’re a young adult in need of guidance, a potential volunteer looking to make a difference, or a supporter wanting to partner with us, we’d love to hear from you. At Fostering Hearts Florida, every message matters — because together, we’re building brighter futures for youth who have aged out of foster care.