• 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
    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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Latest News VIEW ALL

  • Bernie McGrath Memorial Dine-out, Sunday May 7th

    April 11, 2017

    As many of you know, it was about a year ago that we suddenly lost our beloved ED Bernie McGrath. When this happened we immediately surrounded FAN staff and youth with opportunities for sharing, expression, and most importantly healing. Whereas this loss was difficult to process, the FAN community was able to support each other during […]

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  • FAN Housewarming March 27th!

    March 23, 2017

    On March 27th, come break in the new space with FAN and you could win a prize! Click over to our FaceBook and RSVP your attendance. You’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to win a Door Prize if you are present at drawing time. At our Housewarming, check out our new digs, enjoy a DJ, free food […]

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  • Executive Director Announced

    January 2, 2016

    FAN is pleased to announce that we have hired a new Executive Director. Mark Tatum comes with a background in education, having taught special subjects and character education in both DC Public and Baltimore City Schools. He also worked in the non-profit sector as the Regional Director of a federal grant program. He has earned […]

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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: