The RightWay Foundation provides foster youth who are aging out of the foster care system with the resources they need to thrive and build a better tomorrow, grounded in mental health, launched by supportive housing, and solidified through employment and community.
We work in Los Angeles County, the largest regional foster system in the U.S.
When foster youth exit the system into adulthood, they experience disproportionate rates of homelessness, incarceration, food insecurity, and trauma.
Our kids deserve better. With supportive housing, job-readiness and placement, mental health services, financial literacy, and community, RightWay is the support system foster youth need to build stable adult lives.
What are youth saying about RightWay?…
“RightWay’s, Operation Emancipation program changed my life drastically”
- Marcus
“I’ve learned so many new things at RightWay’s Financial Literacy workshop”
- Tatiana
What have we been up to?
2024 Variety Power of Women
The RightWay Foundation’s ambassador, Amy Adams, was honored at the Variety Power of Women event, where she highlighted our mission to empower foster youth with the resources they need to thrive. In her speech, Amy shared her passion for supporting young people transitioning out of foster care, emphasizing the critical role of mental health, housing, employment, and community in breaking the cycle of instability. Her advocacy not only amplifies our work but also inspires others to join us in creating brighter futures for foster youth.
October 2024
LAPTOP GIVEAWAY 2024
AT&T, Human-I-T, and the RightWay Foundation partnered up in August to hand out over 150 laptops to RightWay participants and youth brought in by the Concerned Black Men of Los Angeles. This is a huge step towards bridging the digital divide!
August 2024
Rams’ PLAymakers
The RightWay Foundation was chosen by the Rams as one of their pLAymakers of the year. Thank you to the Rams for the love and vital support of $5,000!
July 2024
RightWay Partners with the Mayor’s Fund LA
Our Founder Franco Vega and LA Mayor Karen Bass announced the expansion of the ‘We Are LA’ program to assist young adults leaving foster care.
July 2024
Sip and Savor
In honor of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, RightWay’s event highlighted the resilience and strength of the young men at RightWay. Their courage and insights into mental health issues left a big impact on everyone present.
2nd Annual Elevation Awards
Celebrating the incredible accomplishments of transition-age foster youth once again, at brunch! These young adults have defied the odds to create stable adult lives for themselves. The RightWay Foundation Elevation Awards honor these inspiring youth, each receiving $500 towards their bright future!
May 2024
Foster care Awareness Month 2024
Foster Care Awareness Month is a reminder of the important needs of foster youth, and at RightWay, we stand as a beacon of hope and support. Through our programs, we aspire to create a world where all foster youth have the opportunity to be successful!
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March 2024
RightWay receives a $2 million gift as an awardee of the Yield Giving Open Call
The RightWay Foundation has been awarded a generous gift of $2 million to support its mission of assisting foster youth in Los Angeles to build sustaining adulthoods by The Yield Giving Open Call, a philanthropic initiative by MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving.
April 2024
Foster Care Is a Civil Rights Issue
RightWay joined CASA of Los Angeles in the Kingdom Day Parade to highlight foster care inequities, especially in South LA, where Black youth comprise 40% of the child welfare system. Urgent action is needed to address these disparities and ensure equitable opportunities for all foster youth.
Jan 2024
Home For The Holidays 2023
An end-of-year holiday celebration was held by The RightWay team and their extended family at The Gathering Spot LA. To celebrate the year's accomplishments. Foster youth shared their stories, highlighting the significant impact of our supporters. The event was filled with joy, delicious food, drinks, and a festive atmosphere!
December 2023