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 six months of...

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 Spaces In Between...

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 challenges into stepping...