Wraparound, trauma-informed support for youth and families impacted by foster care and housing instability — focused on long-term healing, stability, and empowerment.
When young people age out of foster care at 18, they often face the world without the safety net most of us take for granted. Beyond Eighteen Foundation walks alongside them — and the foster and kinship families who care for them — with four interconnected program areas designed to address every dimension of a successful transition to adulthood.
Our programs are not one-size-fits-all. Each participant works with dedicated support staff to build a personalized plan drawing on whichever combination of services best fits their goals and circumstances.
Safe, stable housing as a launchpad for everything else
Stable housing is the cornerstone of every other goal. We help youth navigate transitional housing, emergency assistance, independent living preparation, and housing resource navigation so they always have a safe place to land.
People who believe in you — and walk with you
Long-term, trusting relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our mentorship and empowerment programs connect youth with caring adults and equip them with the skills and confidence to lead their own lives.
Pathways to learning and meaningful careers
Education and employment open doors to lasting independence. We connect youth with scholarships, career readiness training, workforce development opportunities, and financial literacy education to build a strong economic foundation.
Strengthening the caregivers and communities around youth
Foster and kinship caregivers are essential partners in every young person's journey. We provide resources, community partnerships, referral networks, and wraparound support services to strengthen the entire ecosystem around youth in care.
Youth aging out of foster care often face significant barriers to stability — housing insecurity, lack of support systems, educational disruption, limited workforce opportunities, and unmet emotional needs.
Foster and kinship caregivers also frequently experience resource shortages and limited community support. Beyond Eighteen Foundation was created to help bridge these gaps with trauma-informed, wraparound care focused on long-term healing and empowerment.
Whether you are a young person seeking support, a caregiver looking for resources, or someone who wants to help — we are here.