ORLANDO, Fla. – Birthdays should be a fun, exciting occasion but for kids in foster care, turning 18 could be a frightening reality check.
You see, for many, that’s the day they’re on their own — whether they’re ready or not. But this week’s Getting Results award winner is there to help.
She’s offering services that can change the course of their lives. Pamela Bress, executive director of Ready For Life Brevard, created a “drop-in” center where young adults between 15 and 25 years old can get services that range from help with housing, jobs and mental health. “Our ultimate goal is to help young adults and teenagers who are aging out get launched into success,” Bress said from the offices in Melbourne.