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San Diego non-profit helps foster youth transition to adulthood
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CBS 8 has launched a new series called Working for Our Community. We shed light on local non-profits that are having a positive impact on our community.
Just In Time For Foster Youth Services for example, helps bridge the gap for those getting out of the system.
The non-profit started 20-years-ago. Now, they help around 3,000 foster youth each and every year, transition into successful adults.
"For me, it was normal. I was accustomed to instability," Irving Chavez said.
"Sadly people sometimes look at foster youth as damaged," Don Wells said, who is the organization's Chief Empowerment Officer.
On average more than 2,000 kids are in foster care, across San Diego County. Statistics provided by Just In Time, show around 50% end up on the street after age 18.
MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/community/working-for-our-community/non-profit-helps-foster-youth-transition-to-adulthood/509-4d6e5353-50c2-403f-a938-824de78ae351