Reclaim Your Wings

Rise Toward a
Brighter Future.

Partnering with young adults who have aged out of foster care to cultivate emotional wellness, life skills, and educational growth. On their terms, in their time.

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Your support is an investment in the futures of the youth we serve; empowering them to reclaim their wings, fly higher, and burn brighter.

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If you live in Utah, are between ages 18-26, and have EVER spent time in foster care, ORW is here to support you.

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Volunteer

Mentorship, event support, content creation, and more. If you’re looking to make a difference, we have plenty of volunteer opportunities tailored to your availability, interests, and experience.

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Falling Through the Cracks.

By age 21, the state of Utah reports that it is “unable to locate” nearly a quarter of its transition-age youth.

74%

Poverty Rate

About 74% of youth who age out of foster care in Utah live below the federal poverty level.

16%

Employment Rate

Only 16% of Utah youth manage to secure full-time employment by the time they leave the system.

27%

Homelessness Rate

27% of young adults aging out of foster care in Utah experience homelessness, compared to 10% of the general population.

3%

Higher Education Rates

Only 3% earn an Associate degree or higher, compared to 26% of the general population.

20%

Incarceration Rate

20% face incarceration, compared to just 1% of the general population.

We believe our participants are already Creative, Capable, and Whole.

We partner with young adults aging out of foster care (18-26), cultivating the flames of their own potential so they can reclaim their wings and rise higher than they ever thought possible.

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How We Support:

Mental Health

Empowered wellness through individual therapy provided by a network of specialized providers, group connection, and innovative care. Always by choice.

Educational Tools

Flexible, self-guided online life skills courses based entirely on their personal interests and current goals.

Community Connection

Monthly activities, community events, a safe space to meet, and meaningful mentorship to build lasting, real-world relationships.

Individualized Support

Targeted resources and assistance designed to remove immediate hurdles and equip them for long-term independence.

Chart Your Course.

For Young Adults

Ready to rise toward a brighter future? We recognize that every journey is different and champion your personal autonomy, offering individualized support to help you reach your unique goals.

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For Volunteers

We are building a community that leads with compassion. We welcome foster care alumni and community members who are eager to provide their time, expertise, and guidance to help the next generation fly higher.

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For Donors

Invest in a brighter future. Your support fans the flames of boundless potential, directly equipping these resilient young adults with the tools and resources they need to achieve long-term independence.

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