Real Support For Lasting Independence

Empowering youth aging out of foster care to rise above and reach beyond.

Former foster youth are being set up to fail.

Will Not Have a High School Diploma

Will be Unemployed by age 24

Will be Involved in the Justice System

Will Experience Homelessness By 26

Without a Drivers License

Our Solutions

A Safe Place to Land. Accountability to Grow.

Youth aging out of foster care are forced to choose between an ineffective extended foster care system or being thrown into the real world with no support or connections. Neither are real options.

I Am Next empowers foster youth with the resources, relationships and much-needed time to find their footing and build lasting stability. We offer space to breathe while equipping them to be successful on their own.

Our Impact

Together, we’re changing the future of the NEXT generation.

86

Safe Homes Provided

20

Driver Licenses Secured

400

Young People Impacted

The I Am Next program helped prevent me from becoming homeless and alone. The staff are a great support system and they’re always there when I need help or even just someone to talk to. Whenever I’m struggling or need to vent, I know I can come to them. I’m really glad to be a part of the I Am Next program.

Andrew,

Emerging Foster Youth

Help Change Lives

Come alongside emerging foster youth and help them step confidently into their next chapter. Get involved by giving, volunteering, donating items on our Amazon wish list and more!

Upcoming Events

Swing It Forward 2026

Swing It Forward: Annual Dinner & Dance Join I Am NEXT at our annual Swing It Forward Dance event in the Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin! We will be having live music, food,…

Emerging Foster Youth

Find Real Support and Community

You deserve to be in the driver’s seat of your own life. I Am Next can help you step into that role, decide where you’re going and move down the path to get there. We’ll support you in securing housing, drivers’ education, making employment connections and more. We’ll also help you build trusted relationships with people you can count on to have your back.

Our Team

We are passionate about helping emerging foster youth thrive. Our team is equipped with diverse experience in foster care, advocacy, nonprofit leadership and other industries, each bringing valuable expertise to our organization.