Stepping Forward LA's mission is to empower young adults aging out of foster care to transition successfully to adulthood and reach their fullest potential.

Stepping Forward LA was designed to elevate the voices of young adults who have been through foster care. Since our founding, their direct experience has helped us design and carry out programs that their peers need most.

Each year, 40+ former foster youth interns work with our program staff on special projects that benefit youth in the system, providing them with a meaningful way to give back to future generations.