Compass Point Drop-in Center

Fewer than 3% of youth who age out of foster care will ever earn a college degree. This spring, FIVE young adults at COMPASS are beating those odds. 💪🎓

These five young adults grew up in foster care, navigated some of the hardest transitions imaginable, and earned their degrees without the safety net many take for granted.

✨ Now, they need YOUR help to get them across the stage! ✨

Your donation will help cover their caps, gowns, and graduation expenses so they can celebrate the milestone they've more than earned. 👏

💙 Donate now to support our COMPASS Graduates: https://www.davidandmargaret.org/what-we-do/compass-point/compass-donation.html

We know the challenges facing young adults aging out of foster care, but what does support for these youth actually look like at COMPASS? 🧭

COMPASS offers young adults ages 18–25 who've experienced foster care:

🏠 Transitional & Permanent Supportive Housing
📚 Life Skills Workshops
💼 Career Training & Employment Support
🤝 Drop-In Center — open Monday–Friday
🌿 Community Resource Connections

COMPASS is more than a housing program, it's a community of support that walks alongside young adults each step of the way as they make the transition to independence. 💙

This , learn more about the issues facing transitional age youth and the services at COMPASS on our website: https://www.davidandmargaret.org/what-we-do/compass-point/ 🔗

David & Margaret Youth and Family Services

Foster care has an end date. The effects don't. 🧭

The challenges that come with growing up in foster care don't end when a young person turns 18. Gaps in education, the absence of a family safety net, and the weight of building a life with few resources and little guidance can have a profound impact lasting throughout adulthood.

Transition-age youth who've experienced foster care face some of the highest rates of housing instability, unemployment, and isolation of any population of young people in the country.

This National Foster Care Month we want to talk about what happens after. And what's possible when programs like COMPASS refuse to let young people face it alone. 💙

Our Summer Newsletter is full of inspiring stories, including a look at COMPASS Programs’ recent Client Appreciation Day! 💙

Young adults transitioning out of foster care face unique challenges, from navigating independence to balancing school, work, and often parenting. Social events like this give them a chance to relax, connect with peers, and build supportive relationships that make the journey a little easier.🫂

With great food, games, and community, it was a perfect reminder that encouragement and connection can be just as important as housing and job support. 🙌

Read the full story in our newsletter: https://ow.ly/LeAu50WECsO 🔗

Join us in celebrating Bradley Rosales, our incredible COMPASS Social Worker, for receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from LA County! 🏆👏

His dedication to our Transitional Age Youth (TAY) has made a real difference by ensuring safe housing, building strong partnerships, and showing up every day with compassion and care. We’re so proud to have him on the team! 💙

A heartfelt thank you to the amazing team at Astrophysics Inc. for their generous gift card and toy drive benefiting the young adults in our COMPASS Programs! 🎁✨

Thanks to their kindness, every young adult will receive something special this holiday season, along with toys and gifts for the children of our parenting youth. 🎉

This visit was even more special as we reconnected with Emily, a former Administrative Assistant at COMPASS, who inspired her team to support our mission. Thank you for spreading joy and making a difference! 💙

With the help of COMPASS Programs, 100 youth aging out of foster care accessed vital transitional services, secured stable housing, gained job training, and enhanced their educational prospects during this past year! 🌟💪

These life-changing services have a profound and lasting impact on young adults on the journey to independence. We are proud to play a role in breaking the cycle and setting young adults on the path to success! 🤩🫶

Check out more COMPASS outcomes and our impact across nine programs in our 2023-23 Impact Report: https://ow.ly/MmrY50Uc0A1 💙

WE 💙 COMPASS!

To show our love and appreciation for all the work these young adults put in on their journey to independence, COMPASS hosted a Client Appreciation Party complete with food, games, music, and prizes! 🎉🎶🎁

Overcoming barriers and setting yourself up for success isn't easy, but with determination and the support of COMPASS, anything is possible! 💪

Life can sometimes feel like a game, but for young adults exiting foster care, it's often played on hard mode. 🎲

To help out these young adults, COMPASS Programs recently transformed our Drop-In Center into a real-life board game where participants tackled adulting tasks in a fun, supportive environment! ✨

From scoring an apartment lease to budgeting food and insurance, these young adults had the chance to navigate life's challenges while honing essential skills to prepare for their futures. 🌟

Curious about how we're helping these incredible individuals "level up" their life skills? Check out our latest newsletter for all the details: https://ow.ly/GlMT50T7002 📰