The work of Dr. Nadine Burke Harris was influential in Aging UP’s program development. Her TED talk, which has been […]
Road Trip Toward Healing Childhood Adversities
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Meeting the Mentees – Our First Youth Training
We were thrilled to finally see the youth participating in our program come together as a group! As program development […]
That’s a Wrap – Mentor Training Completed!
We are beyond thrilled to welcome our first group of 10 mentors! After four sessions, totaling 16 hours (with some […]
A Look Back at an Amazing Year
This past year has been filled with a lot of planning, hard work, and preparation. We are grateful to all […]
Caring Adults Help Youth Overcome Statistics
Josh Shipp grew up in in foster care, moving from home to home. As a youth, he experienced abuse and […]
Be Someone to Someone Who Matters
Mentors make many differences. One of the most effective is letting a young person know they matter. Check out this […]
Aging UP to be at Kindness Pop Up during Lady Gaga’s Sacramento Tour Stop
We are thrilled and honored to be the featured local nonprofit at the Born This Way Foundation‘s Kindness Pop Up during […]
We Grow Through Our Strengths
Imagine you are going to run a marathon. Would you rather have those close to you think about the times you’ve excelled at working out, or about the many times you failed to adequately tap into your physical abilities?
This example gives insight into the strengths-based approach, which are interventions focused on an individual’s strengths and self-determination along with an emphasis on meaningful relationships and activities. Just as you would want your friends to see your potential to cross the finish line, the strengths-based perspective sees and validates the strengths of a person to further move them toward their goals.
Not Just Another Nonprofit
Aging UP began like anything else, yet it wasn’t just a good idea or a heartfelt thought. We started with research as well as the passion, professional skills, and personal experiences of friends who saw unmet needs for youth with experience in foster care.
Sacramento has shown concern for youth in foster care—and it’s no wonder as there are more than 2,700 local children in the child welfare system, with approximately 10% aging out annually.
Celebrating a Milestone Birthday
If you’ve met me within the past five years and asked my age, you would have simply heard “thirty” – […]