Where would we be without our friends? They're the source of countless laughs, adventures and advice (Let's be honest… Both Good and Bad). Join us for our first ever Community … Continue reading Get By With a Little Help From Your Friends **COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKSHOP – Open to All Youth 16-21.** →

Join representatives from a variety of Transitional Housing Programs for an interactive workshop designed to help you find the best fit for your life. Learn about the different perks and … Continue reading Transitional Housing Options (Open to Youth 17-24) →

EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE WHILE HAVING FUN! Join us as we take a trip to a local hiking area to enjoy the beautiful scenery, while helping to clean up any trash … Continue reading Helping Hands – Hike Local Trails / Trail Clean Up →

Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with … Continue reading Saddleback SKillz4Life →

REGISTER  HERE - www.orangewood4you.org/belle-registration/ ILP Eligible Ladies ONLY! Ladies, this is a day about YOU! Get ready for prom with a personal shopper who will help you find the perfect … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – BELLE OF THE BALL – MUST REGISTER AT: www.orangewood4you.org/belle-registration →

Come learn about the many programs and majors offered at Orange Coast College, as well as financial aid options for current and former foster youth, probation youth, and other community … Continue reading OCC College Preview Night **COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKSHOP – ALL YOUTH 16-21 WELCOME** →

Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz4Life →

Young Adult Leaders (18 -21 Years Old) - Speaking up for Foster Youth with the CYC - Join members of the CYC for an informative and interactive night. You'll learn … Continue reading Young Adult Leaders (18 -21 Years Old) – Speaking up for Foster Youth with the CYC →

Join the Orangewood Foundation and Youth Employment Service (YES) as we team up to bring you this 3-Part Workshop Series designed to get you ready for the workforce. PART 1 … Continue reading Path To Success (Part 1 of 3) – Employment Skills →

Join us at Irvine Valley College for a tour of their awesome campus, followed by a "Stress Busters" Workshop. IVC offers fun, interactive, hands-on Stress Busters Workshops throughout the year … Continue reading Stress Busters Workshop and Campus Tour →

Independent City is a special event which helps to prepare youth for transitioning into adulthood. It is a mock city with different stations that present youth with real-life scenarios. Youth … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – Independent City →

Rx, the symbol for prescription medicine, has always been associated with pills. But what many artists (and total art newbies!) will tell you, is that Art has a way of … Continue reading Rx 4 Art Painting for Stress Relief →

Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz4Life →

A smaller, more mature ILP Workshop, now for youth up to 24.

After going over Interview Tips and Tricks, You'll each have the opportunity to interview 1-on-1 with business professionals, recieve feedback, and get a chance to use your feedback in your … Continue reading Path 2 Success (*Part 2 of 3*) – Mock Interviews →

Whether you just graduated and attended the Orangewood Graduation Ceremony, or you just want to swing by for the after-party, let's start the summer of 2018 off right! Join us … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – Summer Kickoff Celebration →

Join us for a workshop led by your Orangewood Peer Mentors as they talk about slam poetry, and guide you each in finding your voice by writing some of your … Continue reading Writing Slam Poetry & Open Mic Night – Hosted by your Peer Mentors →

This workshop, open to Foster and Non-Foster Youth ages 16-21, will give you an insiders guide to Santa Ana College, with a Campus Tour, and an awesome presentation in the … Continue reading Blast Off to Santa Ana College – “Say YESS to SAC” – Santa Ana College Tour – OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 16-21. Bring a Friend! →

Youth who attended BOTH Part 1 and Part 2, will be invited to join us for a celebration where they will receive professional business attire, and meet with potential employers. … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – Path 2 Success (Part 3 of 3): Dress for Success – INVITE ONLY →

A smaller, more mature ILP Workshop, now for youth up to 24. This month's topic will focus on getting in control of your money.

Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with … Continue reading Saddleback SKillz 4 Life →

It can be hard enough to score a job... what about keeping it? Join us as we talk through some of the basics of workplace etiquette. When/how to call in … Continue reading You got the job… Now how do you keep it? →

It's no secret that searching for an apartment is a bit of a chore.  Join us as we talk through some tips for the apartment hunt and what you'll need … Continue reading Young Adult Leaders (18-21 Year Olds) – Apartment hunting / Living with a Roomate →

Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz 4 Life →

Although we all want a voice and want to be heard, sharing your story can be one of the most difficult things to do. Join your Peer Mentors as they … Continue reading **Peer Mentor Led Workshop – Sharing Your Story** →

A smaller, more intimate, mature version of ILP Workshops. Topics are focused on this specific age group, and tend to be much more interactive.

Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions on … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz 4 Life →

Join us and representatives from WAVE as they talk through the different propositions, candidates, and options you'll have in the November elections. BE INFORMED. EMPOWER YOURSELF. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions on … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz 4 Life →

This event is geared towards current & former foster youth who are interested in pursuing an education and/or career past high school. Guided tours of the campus will take place … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – College and Career Fair (Chapman University) – TO REGISTER GO TO: https://goo.gl/vGkCwp →