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Senator Wilk Secures Funding Protection For State’s Critical Foster Youth Advocacy Program

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Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his success in protecting funds from being cut from California Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) on Monday.  Senator Wilk announced his successful effort to protect $40 million from being cut from the  CASA program.  “This is fantastic news! The Antelope Valley is home to 1/3 of L.A. County’s foster youth. I know firsthand the ...

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Eye On The Valley – iLead Online and Finally Family Homes – April 07, 2023

Host: Matt Watson  Topic: iLead Online and Finally Family Homes  Guests:  Kate Wolf, Christina Dronen  Eye On The Valley – iLead Online and Finally Family Homes – April 07, 2023 On today’s episode of Eye on the Valley, host Matt Watson welcomes Kate Wolf, leader of iLead online charter schools program, to discuss all of the amazing programming SCVi has ...

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Adam’s Story: Fostering Youth Independence’s Houses 56 Local Youth

A total of 56 vulnerable foster youth have found housing with the help of Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) since the local non-profit was founded in 2017.  The largest foster support organization in Santa Clarita, FYI has supported these dozens of young adults who have aged out of the L.A. County foster system without being adopted or reunited with their birth ...

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Schiavo Introduces Bill That Would Make Affordable Housing To Former Foster Youth

Pilar Schiavo speaks to a crowd

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced Wednesday a new Assembly Bill  (AB 963) which would focus on funding affordable housing development for former foster youth.  Schiavo found in a recent survey of California foster youth, one-quarter of former foster youth experienced homelessness in California between the ages of 21-23, with an additional 28 percent reporting that they had “couch surfed,” according ...

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FYI Seeks Volunteer Allies To Support Local Foster Youth

Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is seeking ‘Allies’ to work one on one with Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system. FYI Volunteers can help foster youth get needed resources, and provide guidance and encouragement as they complete post-secondary education training, officials said.   “We don’t turn away any youth who need our ...

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Wilk Announces Millions Awarded To His District To Combat Youth Homelessness

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Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced that more than $3 million in funding from the Transitional Housing Program (THP) is set to benefit Senate District 21, which includes Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, to fight youth homelessness.  The THP, a program from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), focuses on assisting youth aged 18 to 24 ...

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Fostering Youth Independence Honors Foster Youth Graduates

Nineteen local foster youth were celebrated at Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) “Celebration of Everything” this week for earning high school diplomas, professional certification, associate degrees or bachelor degrees. The event also celebrated the 84 volunteers who make a difference in the lives of the youth.  About 150 people gathered for the celebration, honoring graduates. Seven youth received high school diplomas, ...

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Fostering Youth Independence Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

Santa Clarita nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is celebrating its five year anniversary this year.  “Looking through photos taken over the past 5 years, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who made FYI the life-changing community it is today,” said Carolyn Olsen, executive director and co-founder.  FYI started at the beginning of 2017 with the question of how to ...

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FYI Holds Holiday Party For Santa Clarita Foster Youth

To celebrate the holidays, local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) held its annual themed party featuring festivities and gifts for Santa Clarita foster youth. On Dec. 17, FYI held a themed “PJs and Breakfast Grinchmas Party” holiday event for 50 Santa Clarita foster youth, who were joined by supporters and staff, at the Fellowship Center at Christ Lutheran Church. “It ...

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Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Annual Holiday Party

Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) held its annual holiday party for 50 local Santa Clarita foster youth supported by the non-profit organization. The party included a buffet breakfast, sleigh-building contest and gift bags for all the youths provided by donations from the community.  “It was such a special day for all of us,” said Carolyn Olsen, FYI’s Executive Director and Co- ...

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