OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide children in foster care and the child protection system with educational programs, community-connected resources, and the unique opportunities they need to thrive.
OUR THREE INITIATIVES
EDUCATION
Our goal is to bring the highest quality of education available to kids who need it the most.
Our EduCare program includes core curriculum content, STEAM programming, after-school activities, in-person and virtual instruction, tutoring, mentoring, and professional development.
LIFE SKILLS
Our goal is to equip every child with the essential life skills and opportunities required to succeed and flourish as adults.
Our LifeCare program includes meal planning and preparation, budgeting, independent living preparation, and holistic healthcare programs such as mindfulness and exercise.
ADVOCACY
Our goal is to teach foster youth to become their own advocates allowing them to discover what they are capable of accomplishing.
Our AdvoCare program includes representing and supporting foster children to gain access to quality education, health, and governmental/community systems.
OUR TEAM
Alexis D. Ramsey CEO/Executive Director
James Abud EduCare Director
Erin Backman AdvoCare Director
Ghinwa Soujoud LifeCare Director
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert L. Harvey, III, Board Chair, Human Resources Developer, MDHHS
Hon. Kelly A. Ramsey, Co-Founder and Vice Chair, Judge, 3rd Circuit Court
Anthony R. McCree, Treasurer, CEO and Managing Partner, GJC
Hon. Sheila A. Gibson, Secretary, Judge, 3rd Circuit Court
Shunya L. Cleveland, Middle School Counselor, River Rouge School District
Sarah L. Parker, Youth Services Manager, Growth Works
Porsha Stevenson, CEO, Pshay Top Notch Collections
Juliana R. Yousif, Senior Director of Finance, Volunteers of America, OH and IN