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What It’s Like to Have a Chronic Illness in the Foster Care System
Worldwide, an estimated 51% of people suffer from a chronic illness, for those in foster care, that percentage only increases. About 70-92% of youth in

The Impact of Education on Foster Youth
Tests, quizzes, and homework, Oh my! It’s back-to-school season for many of the youth here at I Pour Life, and we celebrated them by having

What Our Youth Have Achieved This Summer
The achievements made between the ages of 15-20, can set a person up for success for the rest of their lives. That is why it

The First Step Towards Independence
How old were you when you got your driver’s license? When teenagers obtain a driver’s license, they transition from relying on their parents to gaining

A Story of Hardwork and Resilence from a Youth Formerly in Foster Care
During National Foster Care Month, we not only want to share awareness of the hardships youth in foster care face, but also the resilience that

Our Expansion to Columbia, Missouri
Caroline Wilson is an I Pour Life LifeCoach that serves youth in Columbia. She has been a LifeCoach for seven months and has been able to get to know the specific needs of the youth in the area.