Across Palm Beach County, students with STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids are empowering foster youth through the Life Skills Portal by sharing creative, practical resources, from storm prep and transit tips to financial literacy and mental wellness, that build confidence, independence, and hope for those transitioning to adulthood.

Nichole Watters created a powerful Life Skills Portal video with STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids to educate foster youth and aged-out young adults about the warning signs of human trafficking, using her voice to raise awareness, promote vigilance, and empower vulnerable youth with the knowledge they need to stay safe.

Students involved with STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids used the Learning About Foster Care video module to deepen their understanding of the foster care system, gaining powerful insight into the emotional toll of unstable placements, the challenges of aging out, and the impact of compassionate support, which inspired them to raise awareness, educate others, and take meaningful action to ensure foster youth feel seen, valued, and empowered.

Danielle Day and Maryam Alrekabi of the Jupiter High Warriors Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids led a powerful Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign that combined a social media awareness video, a Foster Care Mythbuster Board, and a school-wide “Blue Day” initiative to educate their 3,000-student campus, engage peers, and debunk myths about foster care; proving that real student voices can drive real change.

Led by Reese Woods, the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids raised awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month through their “Pinwheels and Picture Frames” project, where 13 students contributed over 87 hours to educate 70 peers and faculty by creating symbolic art, hosting presentations, and encouraging community participation in a powerful show of advocacy and support.

Reese Woods and the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids, in collaboration with their school’s Rho Kappa chapter, launched a Young Adult Book Drive to support often-overlooked teens in foster care by providing age-appropriate books that offer comfort, connection, and a reminder that their stories and experiences matter.