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 dress for your special night! Jewelry, a pair of sandals and other goodies are provided for FREE! Come get pampered with a one-on-one makeover and … 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 youth. Students, Guardians, CASAs, Social Workers, Housing Programs… all are welcome! Presented by OCC Guardian Scholars Program.  ALL YOUTH 16-21 ARE WELCOME (Foster and Non-Foster)... … 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 individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!

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 how your peers in the CYC are speaking up for foster youth, and fighting for you in the local, state, and federal government, and how … 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 OF 3  - EMPLOYMENT SKILLS - Practice your "Tell me about Yourself" speech, Learn how to fill out applications, and much more. This introduction to … 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 to give youth a fun way to manage stress.

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 will earn up to 75 ILP$ for participating & completing activities at Independent City. Check out the flyer for additional info - Independent City 2018

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 healing as well! Join us for a relaxing, and fun, night of painting and hear how the instructor, as well as your peers, use art … 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 individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!

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 second interview. ATTEND PART 1 AND 2 FOR AN INVITATION TO PART 3

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 for a fun night of dinner, dancing, games and raffle prizes. This event is open to ILP Eligible Youth, and youth participating in the Graduation … 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 own. We’ll open up the mic for the second half of the workshop to allow you to speak your mind, and tell your truth.

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 Planetarium!

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. THIS IS AN INVITE ONLY EVENT - MUST HAVE ATTENDED PART 1 AND 2 TO ATTEND DRESS FOR SUCCESS - NO EXCEPTIONS Questions? Call Christian … 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 individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!

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 sick, what is the best way to deal with co-worker conflict, when/how to ask for a raise, etc.

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 before you begin the search... and beyond that, some tips for living with a roommate. Because honestly... who can afford their own apartment living in … 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 individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!

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 share some of what they have been through, help coach you through some tips for sharing, and give the opportunity for you to share your … 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 rotationg topics with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening! Saddleback Volunteers have been coming to Orangewood Foundation to host … 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 rotating topics with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening! Saddleback Volunteers have been coming to Orangewood Foundation to host … 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 throughout the day, along with info booths with potential employers, colleges and universities, and raffles. This year we will also have youth spoken-word performances, and … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – College and Career Fair (Chapman University) – TO REGISTER GO TO: https://goo.gl/vGkCwp →

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

Open to Foster and Non-Foster Youth Ages 16-21 - Earn 3 Community Service Hours!  Bolsa Chica Wetlands are home to a wide variety of birds, fish, small sharks, snakes and other animals. Sadly, the Bolsa Chica Wetlands are so close to homes and a busy state beach that trash, and other pollutants are always building … Continue reading Helping Hands – Bolsa Chica Wetlands Clean-Up →

Join us at the OC One Stop in Garden Grove as we team up with OC One Stop Center and the Employment Development Department (EDD). We will tour the facility to see what resources you have access to, learn about job skills, and get a tour of the CalJOBS website to see how to search … Continue reading Employment Skills @ OC One Stop Center – →

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 rotating topics with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening! Saddleback Volunteers have been coming to Orangewood Foundation to host … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz4Life →