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Creating Pathways to Success with Fostering Hearts Florida
For many young people, the constant instability of foster care makes it nearly impossible to stay on track academically. At Ready for Life, we walk alongside these young adults every step of the way, providing them with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to get back on track academically and professionally.
Sep 8
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Amazing Resource Race: Real Skills, Real Impact
Through creative, hands-on challenges, participants learned everything from hurricane preparedness and graphic design to fitness and nutrition, mental health awareness, car buying basics, sewing and laundry, and more. Each stop offered a new opportunity to connect with resources, practice independence, and gain another life skill.
Jun 28
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Changing Lives Luncheon raises over $70,000 for former foster care young adults
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, Ready for Life's 16th Anniversary Changing Lives Luncheon was a resounding success!
Apr 17
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Brianna's Journey in the Exchange Parent Aide Program: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and Reunification
My Parent Aide Mentor, Shondra, was there for me from the very beginning...The support I received was different from anything I had ever...
Dec 30, 2024
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New grant from City of St. Petersburg helping young adults who aged out of foster care
https://www.fox13news.com/news/new-grant-from-city-st-petersburg-helping-young-adults-who-aged-out-foster-care By Mark Wilson |...
Jun 18, 2024
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At RFL, we believe ALL young adults are worthy of a successful future.
My name is Michael and I’m a former foster care youth. I’d like to think a lot of my accomplishments I have under my belt thus far...
May 14, 2024
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A Hands-On Approach to Learning Life Skills
Ready for Life's Programs Facilitator, Sandy, teaches young adults imperative life skills in a fun, interactive way! At Sallie House and...
Apr 23, 2024
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Former Foster Care Youth came Home for the Holidays
Thank you for your generosity during our annual Home for the Holidays events. The former foster youth we serve shared just how much it...
Dec 23, 2023
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Kathy Mize honored as Lightning Community Hero
The $50,000 Lightning Foundation Grant will be donated to Ready for Life, Inc.
Dec 7, 2023
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First Be the One Mentor Honored at Ready to Shuffle Event
Mary Pat McLain, current Chair of the Ready for Life (RFL) Board of Directors was one of the first mentors ever in Be the One.
Oct 3, 2023
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