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Stay Informed, Stay Inspired!
Welcome to our news and insights hub, your go-to source for stories, updates, and breakthroughs from across our foundation’s work. Here, you’ll find inspiring blogs, the latest news, and in-depth features that highlight the impact of our projects, the communities we serve, and the people driving change. Whether it’s celebrating milestones, sharing lessons learned, or announcing new initiatives, this is where we keep you connected to the heart of our mission.
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Showing Up in Summer: What June Looked Like for the Young People We Serve
What June Looked Like for the Young People We Serve
JWF
Jun 254 min read
We're closing the summer slide for foster youth - one tutoring session at a time
Summer should be a time of rest, exploration, and growth. But for many foster youth, the long break between school years quietly undoes months of hard work. Researchers call it the summer slide — and it's one of the most preventable obstacles standing between a young person and the future they deserve.
This summer, our Educate to Empower program is taking direct aim at that gap. Across a growing suite of initiatives — built in collaboration with trusted community partners who
JWF
May 283 min read
He's About to Age Out - And Nobody's Asking If He's Ready
Every year in the United States, approximately 23,000 young people age out of the foster care system. They turn 18 - sometimes 21 - and the system that was supposed to protect them simply... stops. No gradual handoff. No safety net. Just a date on a calendar, and a world that's never once asked: Are you okay? Are you ready? At the Junaid & Wassia Family Foundation (JWF), we believe the answer to that question matters more than almost anything else we could do. And today, we w
JWF
Apr 235 min read
"My Education Is the One Thing I Truly Own": How Tutoring Restores Power to Kids in Care
At the Junaid & Wassia Family Foundation, we often speak about " Blooming Potential. " But as any gardener knows, a flower cannot bloom if it is constantly being uprooted. For the thousands of children navigating the foster care system, "home" is often a moving target. With every change in placement comes a change in zip code, a change in friends, and, most critically, a disruption in education. Studies show that every time a child in care changes schools, they can lose up to
JWF
Mar 232 min read
Love, Connection, and the Courage to Rise Again
Some of the most inspirational girls we know don’t make headlines. They don’t always have things figured out. What they do have is courage - the kind that shows up quietly, especially on the hard days. This February, we began by celebrating the girls in our mental health programme, The Compass Project , which provides free therapy to homes and young people within the care system. Their strength and determination continue to inspire us every day. Love, Connection, and the Spa
JWF
Feb 232 min read
Reset, Refocus, and Rise
A new year is a time of renewal - a moment to pause, reset, and refocus. For many students, the start of a new semester is a chance to set fresh goals. For foster youth, it’s an even more meaningful opportunity: a second chance to rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning, and take charge of their futures. Through Educate to Empower, students who once felt overwhelmed by subjects like math are discovering that setbacks don’t define them. Personalized tutoring turns challeng
JWF
Jan 272 min read
Celebrating Growth and Change: A Year in Review with JWFF
Reflecting on Our Journey: Celebrating Compassion and Commitment As we close out 2025, I pause to celebrate a year that reminded me of the power of compassion and commitment. This year has been a testament to what we can achieve together. Our work focused on providing financial support through The Compass Project. This initiative ensured that children in foster care received the therapy they needed to heal, grow, and rebuild their lives. While that foundation remained strong,
JWF
Dec 22, 20253 min read
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