“Over 390,000 children are in foster care in the U.S.—each one with a story, a voice, and a future worth fighting for. When we invest in their stability, education, and healing, we’re not just changing lives—we’re shaping communities.”
"Foster care doesn’t end when a child turns 18—it just changes. Without support, young people exiting care face higher risks of homelessness, unemployment, and poor mental health. That’s why SMA exists: to bridge the gap between foster care and adulthood with real-life tools, resources, and relationships that help youth not just survive, but thrive."
Testimonials
What some recent clients say about their experience with SMA.
Rasheema
My Success Story- Foster Kid to AdulthoodMy years in foster care were difficult. I was in and out of the system since I was 9 years old. I came from a rough background, I always thought that no one cared for me or even loved me. Growing up without a mother...
My Success Story- Foster Kid to AdulthoodMy name is Clive and I'm a participant in SMA's program. I was in and out of foster care during my mid teenage years and as you can imagine this was an extremely emotional time for me as a young man.Now t...
My Success Story- Foster Kid to Adulthood I was a 9th grade student just entering high school when I was given the opportunity to be part of a wonderful program. I didn’t have my future planned out and wasn’t sure if I would be getting out of the foster ca...
