Aging UP youth mentoring program

Aging UP empowers youth from foster care toward successful futures! Through mentorship, education and recreation, our trauma-informed approach centers on connection.  By cultivating healthy, consistent relationships between youth (ages 13-24) and caring adults, we set a foundation that’s proven to build resiliency, stability and long-term success. 

Our mission comes to life through three core services:

• Mentoring–Connecting youth one-to-one with dedicated adult mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and consistent support.
• Recreation–Providing positive group experiences that build community, strengthen social skills and create belonging.
• Education–Delivering hands-on life skills workshops that prepare youth for independent living, employment and continued education.

In Sacramento, nearly 1,200 youth are currently in foster care. These youth did not enter the system by choice, and each year, approximately 10% of them “age out” of foster care. Unfortunately, many face unknown futures as they transition into adulthood without the relational support or life skills necessary to thrive. 

Statistically, 50% of former foster youth struggle to maintain employment, safe housing and healthy relationships throughout their adult lives. Yet, through our research-based mentoring services, Aging UP empowers youth from foster care to thrive into adulthood!

“I just don’t know where I’d be without my mentor and Aging UP. I am more than grateful. Words can’t describe it.”
-22-year-old mentee (matched 8 years)

You can make a big impact on youth in foster care!