When foster youth emancipate from the system, their futures are bleak. The statistics speak for themselves:

•    More than 50% have no earnings in 4 years
•    Only 25% are consistently employed

United Way’s Women in Philanthropy is a group of women dedicated to making a dent in those numbers.

At the beginning of February, WIP members Ginny and Rachel from Enterprise led a workshop for foster youth at Koinonia Family Services about the importance of establishing a personal brand and proper online etiquette. In a digital age it is imperative to have an online presence so that you can network and get connected to the right people. Social media is a powerful tool that can help in both the educational and professional worlds.
 Workshops like these are invaluable to emancipating foster youth – they encourage these teens to become confident, capable and connected. If you’re a Women in Philanthropy member interested in teaching a workshop, please contact us at wip@uwccr.org.