Impact so far
We are proud to serve 80 foster children annually through hands-on workshops, empowering them with practical skills for long-term self-sufficiency. By building a strong community of mentors and supporters, we inspire lasting change and help foster youth realize their full potential. Together, we’re creating brighter futures and transforming lives.
The Problem We Solve
In the United States, over 400,000 children are in foster care, facing an uncertain future. Many of these youth age out of the system
and are ill-equipped with the skills and support needed to thrive independently. Skills 4 Society steps in where the system falls short, empowering foster children with life-changing mentorship and vital life skills, ensuring they have the tools to build a brighter,
self-sufficient future.
12 Week Curriculum
Week 1
Day 1: Yoga Beginner poses & Mindful Meditation
Day 2: Acting- Imporv. basics-Builds confidence & quick thinking skills.
Day 3: Financial Literacy - Banking Basics - Learn the purpose of a bank account,how to open one and the benefits of managing your money effectively through banking.
Week 2
Day 1: Sewing,Repairs & Up cycling Basics.- Learn essential sewing skills ,how to repair clothing and creatively up cycle old items into new one,functional pieces promoting sustainability.
Day 2: Cooking -Introduction to Cooking
Day 3: Fun Day -Make Your Own Soap & Hygiene Basics
Week 3
Day 1: Grow Your Own: Gardening Basic-Learn the fundamentals of gardening including planting,nurturing, and harvesting, while gaining skills to grow your own food and foster a connection with nature.
Day 2: Production Skills 101 - Dive into the world of production by learning the foundational skills of planning,organizing, and creating content,preparing for roles behind the camera.
Day 3: Financial Literacy Game Night Monopoly- Builds essential money management skills.
Week 4
Day 1: Emotional Intelligence - Self awareness,Self Regulation and Empathy.
Day 2: Navigating Essential Resources-Practical guidance on accessing essential resources including food stamps,medicare,housing assistance and other critical support services.
Day 3: Fun Day - Techpreneurship 101- Basics of starting their own business learning e-commerce essentials.
Week 5
Day 1: Mastering Conflict Resolution- Builds communication and problem solving skills.
Day 2: Global Flavors: Explore the world through food and learning to prepare a culturally inspired dish.
Day 3: Financial Literacy - Credit Fundamentals- An introduction to understanding credit.
Week 6
Day 1: Yoga- Gentle Flow and sound bath.
Day 2: Acting -Lights,Camera,Confidence: Develop self-expression and communication skills.
Day 3: Hair,Hygiene & Hustle Learn the importance of personal grooming while exploring how the beauty industry can be a profitable and rewarding business.
Week 7
Day 1: Cooking- Smart shopping & Meal Mastery. Learn how to budget effectively at the grocery store,plan nutritious meals and develop cooking skills for everyday life.
Day 2:Editing Essentials: Production Basics- Discover the fundamentals of video editing gain hands on experience learning the behind the scenes skills needed to piece together compelling stories and bring creative visions to life.
Day 3: Building Wealth: Stocks, Trades, and Investments- An introduction to understanding the stock market, basic trading strategies and smart investment techniques to grow your financial future.
Week 8
Day 1: Speak with confidence- Public Speaking Mentorship- Develop essential public speaking skills through mentorship, building confidence and the ability to effectively communicate your ideas.
Day 2: Keys To Ownership: Car Basics 101- Learn essential skills for owning and maintaining a car. Including routine maintenance,understanding insurance, and budgeting for expenses.
Day 3: Ace the interview : Resume Building & Mock interviews-Learn how to create a professional resume and practice mock interviews.
Week 9
Day 1: Sound Bath meditation- Recharge with guided south bath to reduce stress and improve focus.
Day 2: Public Transportation-Scavenger Hunt Hands on challenge to learn how to navigate public transportation,read maps. and budget for travel.
Day 3: Contracts &Real Estate- Learn how to read contact and explore real estate basics for smart financial decisions.
Week 10
Day 1: Mental Health Matters;Understanding and supporting well-being.-Learn the basics of mental health, how to recognize signs of stress or emotional challenges and ways to care for yourself and support others in maintaining mental well being.
Day 2: Dream Big: Career Planning for your future. - Explore your passions,set career goals, and create a personalized plan to turn your dream job into reality with mentorship.
Day 3: Fun Day- DYI Home Repair & Life Hacks 101
Week 11
Day 1: Professionalism In Action: Building Confidence and Etiquette- Learn how to present yourself with confidence through proper etiquette, effective communication and professionalism.
Day 2: Building Healthy Relationships: Foundations for Connection. Learn essential skills for fostering trust,communication,and respect to create and maintain healthy,meaningful relationships in all areas of life.
Day 3: Leader Lab Craft a Business Plan & Pitch- Develop leadership skills by creating a Business plan and pitching your ideas in a dynamic, Shark Tank-style workshop.
Week 12
Day 1: Plan Your Graduation: Turning ideas into Celebration -Work together to design and organize your graduation event,learning skills in budgeting,vendor coordination, and event execution.
Day 2: Culinary Showdown: The Cook-Off Challenge- Put your cooking skills to test in a friendly competition where creativity,teamwork,and flavor take center stage.
Day 3:Giving Back: Community service day-Engage in meaningful community service projects that foster teamwork,empathy and the power of a positive impact.
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