Building Stable Futures With Trade Scholarships for Former Foster Youth
Support a Foster Youth’s Path to a Skilled Trade Career
Provide trade scholarships for foster youth and equip them with the skills, tools, and guidance they need for a thriving career in high-demand trades.
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Build Stable Futures With Trade Scholarships for Foster Youth
Youth leaving foster care face enormous obstacles in building stable futures. They exit the system without a family to support them and lack the financial resources or mentorship they need to navigate the challenges of adulthood.
You can be the support they need.
Trade Scholarships remove barriers to success, providing education, training, mentorship, and the tools needed to pursue meaningful, stable careers. With your support, foster youth can achieve their career goals and thrive as independent adults.
A Support System That Helps Students Complete Their Education
Students receiving trade scholarships receive help with everything they need to succeed.
20,000 Foster Youth Age Out of the System Every Year Without Family or Support
Young adults exiting the system face unstable housing, limited job opportunities, and financial pressures that force them to prioritize work over education in order to survive.
- 22–30% experience homelessness within 2 years of aging out.
- 1 in 5 don’t have a high school diploma or GED by age 21.
- Less than 12% earn a college degree.
- Up to 45% will face unemployment by age 21.
- More than half will earn annual incomes under $14,000.
Your Support in Action
Every gift makes a tangible difference for a trade scholar
Tools, uniforms, and safety gear
Certification and licensing fees
Tuition or everyday living expenses
A full scholarship ride from start to finish
An Investment in Independence
By investing in trade scholarships for foster youth, you help create a skilled workforce while giving young adults the resources and training to achieve independence and long-term success.
Real Careers. Real Impact
Trade scholarships for foster youth open doors to rewarding careers with dependable income and room to grow—creating pathways to professional development, personal achievement, and long-term success.
Competitive pay & long-term earning potential
Long-term job security in essential industries
Practical skills they can rely on for life
Pride, purpose, and independence
With your support, former foster youth can confidently step into high-demand careers and build futures on their own terms
Meet Our Trade Scholars
Foster Love Trade Scholarships have transformed lives nationwide.
Each scar's a story: of strength, of survival, and resiliency. I've fought hard to turn pain into purpose, translating what I went through in the past into what teaches me for my future. I want to be able to set an example for the next generation, to show them that where you begin doesn't necessarily mean where you'll end up.
"I am currently in my first semester and I’ve really enjoyed the Veterinary Technician program so far. The Vet Tech scholarship has helped take some financial pressure off my back, which has made some big difference. Covering groceries and getting a monthly allowance has given me more breathing room, especially since I juggle both full-time and part-time jobs. When I was struggling, the scholarship helped cover part of my rent, which was a huge relief. Having that support has allowed me to focus more on school and my career instead of constantly stressing about money."
The Real Impact Of Our Scholarships
Thanks to donors, Foster Love has provided scholarships for foster youth nationwide.
All of the statistics that show that you’re not destined for much in life can go away, that you can be just like all of the other kids that are growing up in better situations. You can be in business, you can be in healthcare, you can do anything you set your mind to. And because of Foster Love, I finally feel that way and I’m so grateful.
— Ruben
Foster Love Trade Scholarship
I was very grateful when I received the scholarship and the first thing that I did was buy tools. I would like to say thank you BrandSource for helping me with my stability and helped me concentrate and get on the Dean’s Honor scholarship
— Shi'ann
Foster Love Trade Scholarship
I was very grateful when I received the scholarship and the first thing that I did was buy tools. I would like to say thank you BrandSource for helping me with my stability and helped me concentrate and get on the Dean’s Honor scholarship
— Shi'ann
Foster Love Trade Scholarship
— Amber
Foster Love Trade Scholarship
Foster Love came in and showed me that I needed to stay in school, so I just stayed in school. Honestly, without Foster Love I would be in another country right now, working in a factory, welding. I don’t want that life. I’d rather be an AG teacher. Never give up. Just keep on pushing. Eventually, the road’s going to open up. Thank you all so much.
— Ernesto
Foster Love Trade Scholarship
Foster Love made all this possible, for students like me, and foster youth who kind of wonder how their life is going to be. And because of kind people like you, I’m able to take steps to make my life better for myself and for the people around me
— Frida
Foster Love Trade Scholarship
Partner With Foster Love
Your donation every month can be the difference between surviving and thriving for a child aging out of the system.
Steady, consistent donations make a huge impact. Foster Love Partners help even more foster youth gain access to education, mentorship, and career training with support they can rely on.
