Support permanent solutions for youth in foster care
We base our work on the unwavering conviction that a permanent family is a realistic possibility for all teens in foster care – no matter their age!
We are committed to proving the efficacy of the YGB model and to learning from the process and the findings.
You Gotta Believe is a New York City-based, national organization that specializes in finding permanent families for young adults, teens, and pre-teens in foster care.
In our world, the turning point in a youth and a parent’s journey together is when both decide that they are part of a “forever family” – a relationship that is an unconditional, lifetime commitment. You Gotta Believe is a New York City-based national organization that specializes in finding permanent families for young adults, teens, and pre-teens in foster care.
Core Services
Family Finding
Recruiting and matching parents to youth in foster care. Our goal not just long-term but lifetime.
YGB emphasis is on learning how to parent children with histories of trauma and the importance of making an unconditional commitment to prevent further trauma/abandonment.
Long-term Support Services
YGB provides pre-and post-adoption services to ensure enduring relationships between family members – we support our families as long as they need us.
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