• new odbf slider 2 In the US, 50% of youth in foster care “age out” without achieving a high school diploma or GED.
  • new odbf slider 2 Within the first six months of aging out of the foster care system (usually at age 18) 50% of these youth experience homelessness.
  • ODBF 1 ODBI’s 12 week Coaching program helps youth experience positive, transformational change.
  • ODBF 2 Youth identify their passion, plan their education, develop leadership skills, and offer peer to peer mentoring.
  • new odbf slider ODBI Graduates have a team of caring adults, ODBI Advocates, who help them stay on track with their life plan.
  • ODBF 3 Youth who graduate ODBI’s 12 week Coaching program receive technological tools to further their education…bridging the digital divide.

Our Mission

The Orange Duffel Bag Foundation provides coaching, training and ongoing mentoring to at-risk youth; support to their guardians and caring adults; and service to the community in a spirit of offering hope and enriching young lives.

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Our Programs

ODBF’s 12-week Afterschool Coaching Program is a proven methodology for positive, transformational life change for foster teens.  We offer hope, ongoing advocacy and a path toward a successful life to foster youth—including the large population who live in group homes (small orphanages).  Our coaching program—piloted by DHS—helps these youth develop a comprehensive life plan to achieve their high school diploma or GED, further their postsecondary education and gain relevant employment.  Upon graduation youth earn a laptop to help them further their education, bridging the digital divide at-risk youth currently experience, and are connected with advocates who help them effectively overcome barriers.  Read More

 

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