Empowering
Foster Youth

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support services designed to help
foster youth navigate challenges
and build a strong foundation for the future.

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Your donations empower us to
provide crucial programs and
support to foster youth on their path to success.

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Our Programs

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unlock the potential and enrich the
lives of foster youth and foster
resilience and opportunity.

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Our Mission

Empowering every foster youth to unleash their potential and flourish beyond adversity.

Beyond Our Kin is dedicated to enhancing the social and emotional well-being of foster youth by providing holistic support and transformative programs. Our mission is to inspire every individual to overcome challenges, discover their unique strengths, and thrive in all aspects of life.

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How You Can Help

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Partnerships

Join existing partners like the Lakers, Netflix, Tesla as well many more on a rewarding journey while enhancing your brand through helping foster youth overcome challenges. Get involved with various activities and support youth as they transition from foster care.

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Volunteering

Lend your time and talent to inspire hope and foster growth. Our volunteers are the backbone of our outreach, providing essential support that empowers foster youth. Whether you're tutoring, mentoring, or assisting in events, your contribution has a lasting effect.

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Donations

Every donation, big or small, has the power to alter the trajectory of a foster youth's life. Your contributions fund educational programs, holistic support services, and development opportunities that pave the way for brighter futures.

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What others are saying

A few words from our Partners and Youth
  • Angelica
    “You guys have blessed me so much! Continue doing your good work for the youth! You are a Pillar!”
    Angelica
    CEO of The Shaderoom
  • Our youth is our future! It is our pleasure to spread the 10X knowledge with our kids at BOK. Let's keep leading together, 10X style!
    Grant Cardone Foundation
  • Brad Mugg- Managing Partner
    “It’s all about giving back. We are so happy to be apart of BOK. They are doing an amazing job. It’s one of the biggest organizations we are involved with because it’s about helping the children.”
    Brad Mugg- Managing Partner
    Honda DTLA
  • Charity Chandler Cole - CEO
    “It is our duty to support organizations like BOK. And we are here to serve together!”
    Charity Chandler Cole - CEO
    CASA LA
  • Azia
    I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the Beyond Our Kin Foundation. It has been an amazing experience helping you put together fun activities and workshops for other foster youth. Events that help youth and volunteers feel supported by ensuring they have things that they need to feel like they belong and can succeed in doing anything they put their mind to. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of the support system that you have created through the foundation. I appreciate everything Beyond Our Kin has done and continue to do to support youth from the foster system.
    Azia
  • Alex
    I’m forever grateful for Ms. Ava Walker and Beyond Our Kin. The organization provides various needed resources for our Youth in care, Transitional age youth & emancipated foster youth at our group homes! Ms. Ava’s passion to help our youth beat the negative statistics that face foster youth is truly unmatched! Beyond Our Kin is more than an organization, it’s a village of support for youth!
    Alex
    Dream Catchers organization
  • Trelin
    Ms Walker attended my graduation and took me to job interviews until I was hired at Culver City mall.
    Trelin
  • Aniyah
    Hey Ms Ava , I just wanted to text you and say thank you for my birthday last year. It really was the best birthday I’ve ever had , just seen some highlights of my day last year. And for purchasing groceries for me. I just wanted to tell you I appreciated you a lot for that.
    Aniyah
  • Elizebeth
    Thank you beyond our Kin for hosting an Art therapy workshop for us. And collecting our Art  to show people our stories.
    Elizebeth
  • Shakeesha
    Ms Walker thank you for talking to me and stepping in to help my social worker and I have a better connection. And gave me a referral to help with permeated housing.
    Shakeesha

Partner Appreciation and Recognition

We’re so grateful to have such amazing partners. The below organizations have shown a long term commitment to Beyond Our Kin and been instrumental in helping us to empower foster youth to unleash their potential and flourish beyond adversity. We can’t thank you enough. Together, We Thrive!