• Who We Are
    Who We Are
    Our goal is to provide positive youth development programs for Washington DC's most vulnerable youth and teens in foster care.
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  • What We Do
    What We Do
    Our programs use a positive youth development approach to address the needs of teens in foster care.
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  • You Can Get Involved
    You Can Get Involved
    Volunteering with FAN is exciting, fulfilling, and all-around just fun! Take part in a truly rewarding experience today.
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  • Donate Today
    Donate Today
    We appreciate and need your support. You can donate by gifting recurring donations and one-time donations.
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  • Become a Sponsor
    Become a Sponsor
    You can make a difference in a foster child's life through FAN's sponsorship program—find out how.
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Safe House, Linked Hearts: We provide youth in foster care opportunities to nurture their interests and talents, acquire new skills, and gain a sense of personal and group recognition in an atmosphere of hope.

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FAN Programs VIEW ALL

  • PYD Program

    Positive Youth Development (PYD)

    A daily after school and summer program for youth between the ages of 10-14, engaging participants in community service, academic support, team building activities, and group mentoring.

    $148 Donated
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  • YEP Program

    Youth Ensemble (YEP)

    YEP provides participants the opportunity to select an area of specialization from the FAN activities provided and expand on their skills and expertise through “ensembles”. This program builds off of PYD for ages 14-15.

    $148 Donated
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  • Transitions Program

    Transitions

    Participants, ages 16+, take part in off-site internships, professional development, college prep, and leadership and advocacy experiences, with the intention of creating a smooth transition into adulthood.

    $148 Donated
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  • Alumni Program

    Alumni

    Serving former after-school program participants by offering monthly workshops and social gatherings to disseminate helpful college- and life-related information and informal peer support.

    $148 Donated
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  • Caregiver Support

    Caregiver Support

    The Caregiver Support program offers monthly workshops and peer support events for caregivers of youth program participants.

    $148 Donated
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    Sponsorship

    You’re invited to be one of the first sponsors of the newly developed Sponsorship Program. With your sponsorship, you can change the life of a child in foster care. Full and partial sponsorships are available.

    $148 Donated
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Latest News VIEW ALL

  • Fundraisr

    Another Amazing Partnership with Fundraisr!

    November 13, 2014

    What happens when a group of Georgetown students who are passionate about social justice make a commitment to make a sustainable difference for Washington DC small non-profits?  Fundraisr was born!  This student organization (soon to be non-profit) provides pro-bono fundraising services to nonprofits in Washington D.C. focused on community and human development, allowing the organizations to […]

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  • CPDCPartner

    New Partnership with CPDC

    November 6, 2014

    FAN is pleased to announce our new partnership with Community Preservation Development Corporation (CPDC). CPDC is celebrating 25 years as a premier, not-for-profit real estate developer dedicated to providing safe, high-quality, and affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals and families. FAN’s after school program will operate in the Meadowbrook Run Community Center in […]

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    September 12, 2014

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With your donation, you can help FAN provide structured, nurturing programs for DC fostered youth. Make a one-time donation below: