Impact

“Young peo­ple with fos­ter care expe­ri­ence are capa­ble of suc­cess when the right sup­ports, including stable housing and strong adult connections, are in place. These are not extras; they are essen­tials they need to thrive and expe­ri­ence well-being.”

– Annie E. Casey Foundation

Voices That Matter

A young man wearing glasses, a black beanie with white lettering, and a black and red Nautica sweater, smiling while sitting on a red chair and holding a remote control, with headphones on, against a plain wall.

“My 4EVERKIN family has been profoundly impactful in my life since I was 19, providing a vital support system I otherwise lack. Now, at 33, they continue to inspire me with innovative ways of thinking and overcoming challenges, teaching me that no matter how strong I am, having a support system is truly pivotal.”

Long-Term Connection

Over the past 15 years, members remain actively engaged an average of 12+ years!

Flexible, Responsive Support

In 2025, 45+ hours of flexible mentor support were accessed each week to navigate unique situations in real-time.

Empowered Futures

90% of active members are employed, and 45% of those are engaged in ongoing education to expand their opportunities.

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“4EVERKIN & my mentor Heather have been amazing to me. All my important decisions in my life are not made until I contact Heather, get her feedback [...] Our motto is “one breath at a time” whenever we are facing a difficult situation or something is happening that we’re stressed about. Heather is always one call/text away from good news and bad news & I’m grateful for her. When I was pregnant & scared to be a mom she reassured me that I will be an amazing mom & she reminds me every chance she gets how proud she is of me & how amazing & smart my daughter is. I honestly don’t know what I would do without her in our lives.”

Members stay actively engaged for an average of 12+ years

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“Having 4EVERKIN provide me a computer while attending school has had a huge impact, offering me significant advantages for both academic performance and personal development”

The process is the goal, not the outcome.

Empowering Moments in 2025

Moved into a new apartment

Filed taxes for the first time

Took classes at BRIC Media Arts

Started a medical assistant training program

Potty trained a toddler

Put money into savings each week

Enrolled a GED study program

Passed the driver test!

Kickstarted a pet sitting business