THE NEED IN FLORIDA

  • Only 7% of the 6,754 youth from 14-21 years old had a mentor in the state of Florida in 2021. That number has never been higher than 9% since 2016

  • 10-20 young adults age out every month in the tri-county area of Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties in the state of Florida. This is the target area for ALUM.

  • Only 37% of former foster care eligible young adults are enrolled in postsecondary education at age 21 in the state of Florida.

  • Only 2-3% of aged out foster students ever complete a degree or technical training certificate.

Testimonial

I was a college freshman and looking for guidance. My mentor has taught me some important life lessons, even if he didn't realize it – it was just from his character.

BM Current ALUM mentee