Our Initiatives

At Speak Up for Kids, we mitigate the trauma and cultivate the self-worth of kids living in foster care. Here’s how we do it.

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    Students Speak Up for Kids

    Student-led advocacy and peer support initiatives.

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    Milestones & Essentials

    Providing what every child needs—dignity, comfort, and celebration.

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    Life Skills

    Equipping foster youth with tools for adulthood and independence.

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    Homes of Hope

    Supporting and celebrating caregivers to stabilize placements and strengthen families.

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    Advocacy

    Strengthening child welfare systems through support, education and engagement.

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