Ready to Succeed
At Ready to Succeed (RTS), our mission is to support and empower youth impacted by foster care with the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to launch successful careers and lead meaningful lives.
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LEARN ·2024 Grants ChallengePropelling Foster Youth into Living-Wage Careers
Most foster youth don't graduate high school, let alone college. In LA County, home to a large foster youth population, Ready to Succeed (RTS) transforms lives with its college and career success program. Over 85% of RTS foster youth graduate college and start careers, compared to 2% of the general population. RTS Scholar Anthony says, "RTS has helped prep me for my future, from resumes to financial support, mentors, networking, internships, and more. I don’t know where I’d be without RTS." An LA2050 grant will further support for foster youth.
CONNECT ·2020 Grants Challenge·🎉 WinnerCreating Connection & Community for Youth in Foster Care
A grant will ensure that youth aging out of foster care have a robust community of connection and support, particularly amidst our current health crisis, which makes them more vulnerable than ever. Since 2016, RTS has specialized in connecting these youth to the people and networks they need to advance in the modern workplace. As these youth now face unprecedented uncertainty, funding will allow us to combine forces with an aligned partner to provide the extra, dedicated social and emotional support that they will require during the next year.