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Foster Kids Aging Out

When a foster child "ages out" of the foster care system, their world is turned upside down, again! Aging out is defied as reaching the maximum age that a youth can remain in the foster care system. When a youth reaches this age, they are basically told to leave and shown the door. Some youth will receive assistance with housing but unfortunately not all youth will. This is where Giving Kids Hope Foundation steps in to assist them. 

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Florida
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Total Raised: $774.10
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Oct 25, 2022
Michelle Hill
We have been working with a few youth that will be moving out soon. We are trying to find them Section 8 housing that will approve them and gathering furniture and house wares to furnish their new homes. Thanks for all the continued support. Pictures hopefully will follow soon once they move in. 
May 14, 2022
Michelle Hill
This is Lee. It's  been 7 years since Lee had a family to spend Christmas  with. This year our family  was honored to have him celebrate with us. Lee was living on the streets when a teacher from his school  noticed something was wrong.  When she discovered  that Lee was homeless  she took him to a local group home.  Since Lee was not technically awarded to the state, the group home supported  him solely off donations. Lee is currently in the Giving Kids Hope mentoring program and has graduated  high school.
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May 14, 2022
Michelle Hill
Congratulations Katelyn! Katelyn has been working hard toward graduating high school, preparing  for college, and learning necessary life skills. Today, Katelyn is one step closer to living independently with the purchase  of her new car. 
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May 14, 2022
Michelle Hill
This is Tyler. Tyler has never had a family  of his own. He grew up moving from group home to group home since the age of 1. After aging out of foster care, Tyler struggled with living on his own and in less than a year became homeless. He spent  his nights at a homeless  shelter or sleeping  on the streets. Giving Kids Hope was able to provide Tyler  with a new home, food and continued mentoring. Tyler is learning to budget  his money, how to apply for a job, how to cook and clean, self  care and time management.
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May 13, 2022
Michelle Hill
When our Department  of Social  Services is in need of items for the kids coming into state custody, Giving Kids Hope is there to fill those needs. This week there was a shortage of diapers,  wipes and feminine  hygiene products.  
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Apr 21, 2022
Michelle Hill
We are currently working with a local children's home to supply daily needs and working on programs such as budgeting and independent living as well. 
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Jan 27, 2022
Michelle Hill
We are currently working with The Haven and Nana's Place, which are two group homes in Brevard County. We are setting up an "Aging Out Program" for each location which will include mentoring programs to help these foster kids become independent. Also we are supplying these homes with everyday essential items. 
Jan 21, 2022
Michelle Hill
We would like to thank Hippo Roofung for their generous grant of $250 and we look forward to the opportunity of working with them in the future! Big thank you to Bill Stillwell and his team at Hippo Roofing!
Jan 18, 2022
Michelle Hill
We would like to thank Michelle young for her generous donation of $500 and also Carolyn Royal for her generous donation of $100.00
Jan 18, 2022
Michelle Hill
  • Thank you to Michelle  Young for a $500.00  donation.
  • Also Thank you to Carolyn Royal for her donation of $100.00
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    Ichelle Young
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    Jan 09, 2022
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    An anonymous supporter
    $250.00
    Jan 27, 2022
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    Jan 11, 2022
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    Dec 04, 2021
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An anonymous supporter
27 Jan, 2022
Glad to meet you and excited to help your cause.
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27 Jan, 2022
Comment: Glad to meet you and excited to help your cause.
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$10.00
01 Dec, 2021
Comment: I had no idea. I never considered what happened and honestly, I never knew the sheer number of kids that the system shows the door. I know that GKH is only a small part of the solution but thank you.
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Ichelle Young
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$500.00
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$500.00
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$500.00

About This Project:

Manager Michelle Hill
Michelle Hill
Project Manager
828-638-7548
Michellhill04@gmail.com

Because my husband and my childhood best friend are products of the foster care system, I understand the day-to-day difficulties that foster care kids face. My hope is to empower each child for a better chance at a successful and productive life.

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Project Description

We will step in and assist with securing safe and affordable housing. Paying for security deposits and setting up utilities.  We also provide furnishings, pots and pans, utensils, sheets and towels and we also stock their kitchens with food. The assistance doesn't stop here either. We also will mentor the youth about independent living and continue working with them for several years to give them the best possible chance at living a life of independence. 

Project Needs

We need funds for apartment deposits, utility deposits, furnishings, sheets, towels, pots, pans, dishes and also groceries. We also stay with them and mentor them until they are securely living on their own. 

Project Schedule

We are trying to stay on schedule to meet certain deadlines. We want to secure the apartments and furnishings needed for youth aging out of the system very soon. 

Project Beneficiaries

Our beneficiaries are the foster youth we serve. These youth will be getting a fresh start to independent living. A fresh start that most of us take for granted because when the average youth moves out of home, they have the assistance of friends and family members, however a foster child doesn't have that assistance. This is when Giving Kids Hope Foundation steps in to help. 

State disclosure

 Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 within (within North Carolina) or (919) 807-2214 (outside North Carolina).  

Additional Funds Raised:

Source of additional Funds Additional Dollar Raised
Ichelle Young $500.00
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