At Just in Time for Foster Youth, we envision a future in which every youth leaving the foster care system has access to critical resources and a community of caring adults after 18. Forging consistent, lasting relationships is the foundation for the durable success of our youth so they can thrive and enjoy productive, satisfying lives.
Our 2024 goals
In 2024, Just in Time for Foster Youth will increase our commitment to outreach beyond the 3,000 local youth currently served, overcoming barriers to stable shelter, access to reliable mental wellness resources including free therapy, lived-experience coaches for participants, and growing in education, employment, transportation and personal power.
The area we serve
San Diego County
Fundraising events
Just in Time welcomes Leading Change sponsorships, recognized and celebrated at every youth event such as College Bound and Pathways to Financial Power and at all Empower Parties from March-May, when sponsors participants and prominent of the community to raise awareness and funds. [email protected].
Calling all volunteers
the 600+ JIT volunteers who act in a variety of roles including: one-on-one coaches for participants ages 18-26, such as financial fitness advisors, College Bound guides, and life coaches; volunteers who help set up first apartments; seminar presenters; event helpers. Please Jessica Diller at [email protected] for volunteer info.
Donation opportunities
ers who are ionate about empowering young adults to succeed are invited to change lives by investing in the Just in Time mission. To allow the greatest amount of flexibility, many choose to fund General Operating . Others choose a specific area such as Education, Employment, Emergency and Basic Needs, Setting Up One’s First Apartment, Affordable Transportation, or Mental Wellness. Visionary funders are invited to JIT’s efforts to share its community-based model with other cities and states, as well as advocacy for change within the foster care system. Visit jitfosteryouth.org/waystogive.
