Journey House's Mission
is to support former foster and probation youth to live fully independent, successful lives.
Founded in 1983, Journey House provides emotional support and guidance, as well as financial aid to help them with the cost of attending college and vocational schools.
Our goal is to create opportunities for advancement in education, economic stability, and a better quality of life for former foster youth.
40 Years!
On October 27, we gathered with friends and supporters to celebrate Journey House's forty years of serving former foster youth.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey of transforming lives and offering hope to so many foster youth over these past 40 years.
While we acknowledge and celebrate success, we also continue to remind ourselves that this journey is far from over. The need of former foster youth is far from over, and the world is ever-evolving. It is crucial to keep the flame of compassion burning to continue offering your expertise, your time, and your resources to empower these young individuals.
Together we can continue to make a profound difference in the lives who need it most. Let us carry the spirit of this celebration forward, and build a better future for all.
400
Former Foster Youth
helped by
Journey House
since 1983!
Foster Youth Facts
HOUSING
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
INCARCERATION
DID YOU KNOW that a child in the foster care or probation state system, who cannot be reunified with his family or become adopted, remains in foster care until he or she ages out at 18 years old with the option to stay in foster care up to age 21? On the day of their “emancipation”, they are expected to be able to provide their own food, shelter, clothing, transportation, medical care, and college expenses with little additional assistance.
Profiles in Reslience
Victor
I was born in Mexico and came to California at age 8. I entered the foster care system as a teenager and lived in group homes until I was 18. I had no place to live after I emancipated from the foster care system so I entered into a transitional housing program called Youth Moving On (YMO) in Pasadena. I got a part-time job working in a warehouse, but realized I needed more education. I am proud to say that I received my Associated of Arts degree from Pasadena City College in June 2016. I graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a bachelor’s degree in 2018. My ultimate career goal is to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with families that need support and help once they find themselves involved with child protective agencies. After many years separated from my mother, our relationship has become closer and she was helpful to me while I attended school.
I heard of Journey House many years ago, but once I turned twenty four, I realized that I needed help to transfer from PCC to a university. Jorge was very helpful in getting me into Cal State Dominguez Hills. I also enjoy the Journey House social events and being around other former foster youth.
Services
COUNSELING
MENTORSHIP
PEER SUPPORT
EMPLOYMENT
ASSISTANCE
EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES
HOUSING
ASSISTANCE
In Their Own Words
Contact
1232 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena · CA 91104 · United States
(626) 798-9478