Community Projects

Impactful Insights

Dive into our blogs about community projects where stories of our impact come alive. Discover inspiring narratives, insights into our initiatives, and thought-provoking articles that shed light on the youth we serve.

Humanity
Author:
Melody Centeno
December 23, 2023

Mitigating Trauma through Drama: Developing Positive Pathways for Lives Through Expressive Art

Did you know that youth within the child welfare system are more inclined to be targeted into human trafficking?

Innovation
Author:
Melody Centeno
December 23, 2023

The "Brother 4 Brother" Initiative

The "Brother for Brother" initiative is a movement with various partners within the Foster Care Unplugged advocacy community that allows various male subgroups and grass roots organizations in the community opportunities to become mentors to youth

Humanity
Author:
Melody JoAnne Centeno
December 23, 2023

The JB Project

After finding herself in an altercation with a young lady on September 13, 2016, Joanna was stabbed multiple times in front of her nine month old child. Through the advocates of the Foster Care Unplugged community, they have responded to Joanna's tragic death in attempt to stamp their contributions to her life.

Legacy
Author:
Melody JoAnne Centeno
December 23, 2023

Justice for Latte

In Memory of our Mentee Thiasia Ashley Williams (Latte). Who was unalived by a stray bullet on Martin Luther King drive in the community of Hempstead, NY.