Success Stories
We are always proud to celebrate the successes of the youth we serve. One young man residing at our Seaford residence graduated from high school this past June earning his Advanced Regents Diploma. He was in residence from October 2020 through June 2021 and successfully completed both the Seaford Program and his high school curriculum, allowing him to be discharged four months early. He is now back home with his family and will be attending Suffolk County Community College this fall, with aspirations of earning a degree in Architecture.
We are also thrilled to share that two therapeutic foster youth found their forever families. Brianna was adopted on April 22, 2021, and Jaden on August 3, 2021. Both youth are now in loving, permanent homes.
Additional milestones include two young women graduating from high school—Monieke, who has graduated, and Deanna, who will be attending art school. And last, but certainly not least, Bradley officially became a United States citizen.
Congratulations to all of these incredible young people on their achievements!
Wondrful News: Residential youth, Victoria, has graduated high school and has now registered for classes, furthering her education at Suffolk Community College! Congrats, Victoria! We love a story with a good ending! Here is one regarding a Shelter youth, Harriet, who arrived at our door within the past year having left home and an unbearable situation with her father. While in our care, with the assistance of staff, she secured space at a long-term shelter program, pursued job interviews and eventually moved into the other Shelter. More recently Harriet has moved out of that Shelter and has secured a room rental of her own. She is working at a local Home Depot and is happy to be supporting herself.
Alex, Foster Care
“Thanks to Hope For Youth’s dedicated and hard working social worker, Frank Jaronczyk I have the opportunity to live a comfortable life.” Watch Video
John Moore, Alumni
“Hope For Youth has been a stepping stone to reaching my goals and overcoming obstacles that have been challenging in my life.” Watch Video
Carol Clousen, Foster & Adoptive Parent
“Hope For Youth is consistent and supportive. They have been there for me and the children every step of the way. When things get tough they are a shoulder to lean on.” Watch Video
The Braswells, Foster & Adoptive Parents
“Hope For Youth has given us the chance to add love, comfort, and stability to these children. We are grateful for the passionate staff that truly believes in the children.” Watch Video
Ariel, Youth Shelter Resident
“After my fist night at the shelter I knew all my troubles and issues would be worked out and if not they would get better.” Read More
Matt, Parent
“When our teenage son got in trouble we were immediately placed in an unfamiliar world.” Read More
Niko, Foster Care
Hello everyone my name is Niko. I had spent quite some time in foster care in my past. Now I am here in front of you all tonight to tell my story. Read More