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Alumnae Mentoring
In 2020, Resilience Rising launched its alumnae mentoring program for youth exiting the residential program. Research shows that having one trusted adult improves the outcomes for youth in and aging out of the foster care system. Resilience Rising's mentoring program aims to maintain established rapport between youth and trusted adults, enhance youth capacity for independent living skills, and ultimately reduce statistical outcomes of aging out, namely school drop out rates and recidivism of homelessness and incarceration.
Homelessness
20% of children instantly become homeless when they age out of the foster care system at age 18.
Dropout Rates
An estimated 30-50% of children in the foster care system age out without completing high school. Less than 3% go on to graduate from college.
Incarceration
Within 2 years of leaving the foster care system, 25% of youth will have involvement with the criminal justice system.
Community-Based Mentoring Services
academic tutoring;
school supplies
& laptops
referrals: medical,
substance abuse,
mental health, legal
relapse prevention planning
navigating unplanned pregnancy
parenting support,
baby supplies
celebration of milestones & holidays
emergency financial assistance
case management:
housing, transportation, employment
24-hour crisis support
domestic violence safety planning
provision of basic needs: food, clothing, hygiene
enhancement of
independent living skills
support navigating systems
Become a Monthly Sponsor
Monthly sponsorship of our mentoring program allows us to offer pro bono mentoring support to young survivors.
Shop Our Wishlist
Support our mentees by purchasing specific items related to basic needs, school supplies, and special celebrations.
Academic Scholarships
Education is an invaluable tool for breaking cycles of poverty and empowering women with options outside of sexual exploitation.
Resilience Rising provides financial scholarships to survivors, eliminating cost as a prohibitive barrier to pursuing higher education.
101 S Topanga Canyon Blvd, PO Box 805, Topanga, CA 90290-9998
(310) 488-8195