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.

Dedicated homeschooler takes the time to create encouragement jars for foster care kids, aiming to uplift and inspire them. Each jar is filled with hand-written notes of support, positive affirmations, and thoughtful quotes, carefully crafted to remind these young individuals that they are valued and loved.

Shoutout to Maryam Alrekabi for raising awareness about foster care through education and advocacy, leading a Foster Care Awareness Presentation for students, creating an impactful video, and making 41 handmade birthday cards to ensure foster children feel valued and celebrated! #SpeakUpForKids #FosterCareAwareness #YouthAdvocacy #EducationalImpact