In 2025, First Foundation Kids launched its Youth Food Program to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by at‑risk youth: food insecurity. Many of these young people struggled to stay focused in school and training programs simply because they didn’t have consistent access to nutritious meals. The program provided more than just food—it offered stability, dignity, and the fuel needed to succeed. Through daily healthy meals, nutrition education, and supportive mentoring,...

In 2025, First Foundation Kids launched its groundbreaking Youth Job Readiness Training Program , designed to empower at‑risk youth with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive in today’s workforce. Many of these young people faced barriers such as unstable housing, limited access to mentors, or the challenges of aging out of foster care. Yet, with determination and support, they embraced the program as a pathway to a brighter future. Over the course of the year,...

In 2025, First Foundation Kids launched its most ambitious Literacy Program yet—an initiative designed to break barriers and open doors for children who had struggled with reading. Fifty-two young participants, many from underserved communities and foster care backgrounds, entered the program with determination but also with the weight of past challenges. Through months of personalized tutoring, mentorship, and encouragement, something extraordinary happened. By the end of the program, 48 out...