The Family Connection Inc.

We guide young adults toward stable, independent lives with housing navigation, budgeting workshops, career prep, and ongoing case management. Scaled donations expand capacity and lower per-person costs, $167 funds our life skills course for one youth; $1,200 supports a housing placement and living expenses for one month for youth aging out of foster care. Learn how we deliver cost-effective outcomes and partner with community leaders at www.familyconnectioninc.org. To support our work, visit www.familyconnectioninc.org/give. To volunteer, visit www.familyconnectioninc.org/volunteer. #

Turning 18 shouldn’t mean losing a home, a mentor, or hope. We support young people as they move from foster care to independent living with mentorship, housing assistance, and life-skills classes. We help reduce shelter reliance and increase independent housing placements year over year. Stakeholders and community leaders: partner with us to expand these outcomes. Learn more at www.familyconnectioninc.org. Donate to change lives at www.familyconnectioninc.org/give or volunteer at www.familyconnectioninc.org/volunteer.

From classroom to career: we connect youth to resources including tutoring, GED/test prep, college navigation, and scholarship application support that change outcomes for their futures. Our mentorship and education programs will raise graduation and enrollment rates by measurable margins, Donations scale these gains, every gift expands tutoring hours and scholarship assistance. Visit www.familyconnectioninc.org/give to support our work, learn more at www.familyconnectioninc.org, or join us at www.familyconnectioninc.org/volunteer.

Week-in-the-Life: See how our life skills training builds independent adults. We teach budgeting, cooking, tenancy, and communication, and we partner participants with mentors. 78% gain job readiness and 62% receive stable housing referrals. We reduce homelessness and increase employment for youth aging out of foster care in Lafayette Parish. Learn how your support turns training into real outcomes. Visit www.familyconnectioninc.org to learn more, give at www.familyconnectioninc.org/give, or volunteer at www.familyconnectioninc.org/volunteer.

Independence Checklist: The Building Blocks of Successful Transition to Adulthood

We guide young adults through clear steps that lead to stable independence. Below are our core services and measurable outcomes you can support in .
Acadiana
• Housing navigation: We secure safe housing placements.
• Budgeting support: We teach practical budgeting
• Life skills classes: We offer classes on cooking, job readiness, and healthcare.
• Ongoing case management: We provide individualized follow-up

Your local support helps these outcomes scale. Learn more and get involved at www.familyconnectioninc.org.

Call to action: Visit www.familyconnectioninc.org to learn more or contact us to partner and mentor young people in our community.

Every year, too many young people leave foster care without stable supports . 40% face unemployment and 25% risk homelessness within two years. We close those gaps with housing assistance, case management, and mentorship that keep youth safe and employed. Your gift funds rental help, job coaching, and one-on-one mentors who change outcomes. Learn more at www.familyconnectioninc.org. Give today at www.familyconnectioninc.org/give and help us expand services.

We show how targeted career planning connects youth to local opportunity in Acadiana. We pair mentors with youth, run practical skill sessions, and build employer pipelines so donors’ contributions translate to measurable outcomes. Learn more about our pathway and how you can help at www.familyconnectioninc.org. .

We help young adults move from workshops to stable homes. We teach practical skills, and we support each step toward independence. Join us in preparing youth aging out of foster care: www.familyconnectioninc.org/give.

Roadmap to Independence: Milestones & Support

We guide young adults step-by-step toward stable independence. Use this checklist to support mentors, donors, and community partners.

• Secure stable housing : we partner with local agencies to provide housing assistance and placement support.
• Build a monthly budget: we teach budgeting, bill-paying, and credit basics to reduce financial crises.
• Develop employment and education plans: we connect youth to training and job-readiness coaching.
• Establish self-care routines: we model healthcare access, nutrition, and mental health supports.
• Strengthen life skills: we offer practical mentoring on cooking, transportation, and tenancy responsibilities.

We make daily tasks lead to long-term stability, and every donation helps convert lessons into lasting outcomes. Learn more about our services at www.familyconnectioninc.org/. To support our work financially visit www.familyconnectioninc.org/give. To join as a volunteer visit www.familyconnectioninc.org/volunteer.

| Call to action: Share this checklist and help us build secure futures.

We are growing and going! New Board Member Alert! Sonya Tsouras will serve as our Community and Volunteer Engagement Chair.

Meet Sonya Tsouras Antoine, LPC. Sonya Tsouras Antoine is a Licensed Professional Counselor, TBRI educator, author, and CEO of
Positively Affirmed Therapeutic Services. She brings over a decade of experience in community
mental health, program development, and outreach initiatives serving youth, college students,
college student athletes, and older adults. Passionate about engagement and empowerment, she is
committed to strengthening volunteer involvement and fostering meaningful community
partnerships.