WILSON'S WAYS
Welcome to Wilson's WAYS
We believe in taking action with urgency and care to serve those who need us most. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of young adults. It’s time to make real change.
"You can't change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending" C. S. Lewis
WHO WE ARE
Our drop-in center is dedicated to serving youth in our community who need and deserve a better start in life. Youth who grew up in the foster care system have experienced tremendous trauma and loss. As they age out and begin their journey into adulthood, they are expected to navigate life without the proper skills or a supportive adult who cares. At Wilson's WAYS, we care.
WHAT WE DO
Recognizing the enormity of the challenges our youth face, Wilson's WAYS is dedicated to making a lasting impact. While our efforts are driven by our organization’s focus, we spread a wide net by investing in a variety of programs to help at-risk youth achieve their greatest potential. See our programs page for more information.
EDUCATION
HiSET Fast Track Program
LIFE SKILLS
Empowering Others
CARE MANAGEMENT
Meeting Basic Needs
NATIONAL STATISTICS
The Need
More than 50% of America’s homeless population spent some time as foster children. The child welfare system is sometimes described as the “highway to homelessness”. An estimated 20% of young adults who are in care become homeless the moment they’re emancipated at the age of 18. Approximately 40-50% of foster youth become homeless within 18 months of emancipation. Approximately 25,000 youth age out of foster care yearly.
Human Trafficking
It’s a startling statistic, but according to the National Foster Youth Institute, 60% of child trafficking victims in the United States were once in the foster care system.
Traffickers often target foster children who are vulnerable, isolated, or have low self-esteem.
DONATE
Your gift will provide at-risk youth an opportunity for a successful future. Please help prevent financial strains on your community by helping to alleviate homelessness, food insecurity, incarceration, human trafficking, and breaking the cycle of generational foster care.