THE HEART OF OUR MISSION

Healing, Encouraging, and Restoring Troubled Spirits - one heart at a time.

Beyond emotional, mental, and spiritual support, Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. is intentional about preparing individuals for life beyond survival. Our program offers services to build real-world readiness through health and literacy, financial education, and workforce preparation, giving young women and single parents the tools to make informed decisions, pursue sustainable careers, and advocate for their own well-being.

We’re here not only to support healing; we prepare each person to move forward with confidence, independence, and hope for what’s next.

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Stability With Purpose

We meet immediate needs while building a foundation for long-term independence and security.

Dignity, Belonging & Identity

We create safe, judgment-free spaces where women are seen, valued, and empowered to rediscover their worth.

Prepared for What’s Next

We equip participants with life skills, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and health education to move confidently beyond survival.

THE PROBLEM

Foster Care in the U.S. : The Reality Behind the Numbers

More than 20,000 young people age out of foster care each year in the United States. Within 18 months of aging out, nearly 1 in 5 experience homelessness. By age 24, fewer than 50% are employed. Only 3–6% earn a college degree.

These numbers are not statistics; they are real lives navigating adulthood without a roadmap.

Young women who age out of foster care are significantly more likely to experience early pregnancy, housing instability, and untreated physical and mental health conditions.

For single parents, especially those with limited income or no extended support system, the risks compound:

  • Housing insecurity remains one of the top drivers of family instability

  • Lack of affordable childcare and healthcare often forces parents to choose between work, wellness, and safety

  • Short-term crises frequently become long-term setbacks without early intervention

The Need Behind the Mission

Every year in the United States, thousands of young women age out of foster care and are expected to step into adulthood overnight, often without stable housing, financial support, healthcare access, or a trusted adult to call for help. At the same time, single-parent households are navigating survival-mode decisions while facing systemic barriers that make stability feel out of reach.

These are not isolated circumstances. They are predictable outcomes of systems that transition individuals out of care without adequate preparation, support, or safety nets. Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. exists because far too many young women are falling through these gaps; not due to lack of effort, but lack of access.

Why These Numbers Matter

Aging out of foster care or parenting alone without support doesn’t just increase risk, it accelerates it. Without transitional housing support, life skills education, and access to healthcare and resources, moments of transition quickly become moments of crisis.

The cost of inaction is high:

  • Increased homelessness

  • Poor health outcomes

  • Intergenerational cycles of instability

  • Lost potential in education, employment, and community leadership

MEET GRACE

“My Past Did Not Get the Final Say”

2 Corinthians 12:9

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

  • My name is Grace’Lynn.

    My story began with abuse, instability, and entering foster care as a very young child. Further trauma in foster care and difficulties in my adoptive home left me longing for safety, belonging, and someone who could see beyond my pain.

    I met Ms. Chica when I was 15. At 17, when I needed a safe place to turn, she opened her home to me. She provided protection, encouragement, structure, and support for my education. She taught me responsibility and helped me prepare for adulthood. Most importantly, I felt heard, valued, and loved.

    My journey still had difficult seasons. I experienced homelessness and became pregnant with my son at 19, but the hope Ms. Chica planted in me stayed with me. Through faith, determination, and support, I earned my GED while pregnant and later earned certifications in phlebotomy and medical assisting.

    On June 2, 2025, Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. helped my son and me move into our first apartment, providing furniture and the essentials we needed to get started. Their support has continued as

    I work toward my goals and build a stable future for our family.

    I am a testament to God’s grace. My past did not get the final say. Today, I have an education, goals, purpose, and the knowledge that I am worthy of love.

    Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. represents compassion, family, and people willing to invest in another person’s future. They walk alongside young women as we build lives beyond survival. I know because they are walking with me.

    To Ms. Chica and her husband:

    Thank you for seeing something in me when I couldn’t see it in myself. Thank you for opening your home, protecting me, challenging me, and loving me through the difficult moments.

    Thank you for helping me become the woman I am today.

    I will never be able to repay you for what you did for me, and I know you never did it expecting repayment. Instead, I want to honor you by continuing to grow, continuing to help others, and continuing to become everything that little girl once prayed she could be.

    My story started with trauma, but it doesn’t end there. My story is about survival. It’s about faith. It’s about family. Its about purpose. It’s about what can happen when somebody chooses to care.

  • Make an Impact Today

    What you do today creates lasting change. Your donation supports young women aging out of foster care, single parents, and women veterans facing crises by providing access to safe housing, essential resources, and pathways to education, healing, and long-term stability.

    When support meets opportunity, lives begin to change, and hope takes root.

  • Be Part of The Solution

    Real change happens when people show up for those navigating life’s most vulnerable transitions. Your generosity helps Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. deliver compassionate support, practical tools, and guidance that empower individuals to move from survival toward independence and self-sufficiency.

    Strength is not standing alone. It’s lifting others when they need it most.

  • Multiply Hope

    Your gift reaches far beyond one moment or one person. It fuels a ripple effect of compassion, strengthening families, restoring dignity, and expanding access to care and opportunity. Together, we create lasting impact, one heart and one future at a time.

    We may not be able to help everyone, but together we can always help someone.

HELP HEAL HEARTS

Together, we heal hearts, encourage dreams, and restore lives - One Heart at a Time.

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Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 99-4258617. Donations made through this website are 100% tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. provides no goods or services in consideration for your contributions.

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“Your purpose in life is not what you do, it’s what happens to people when you do what you do.”

-Viola Davis

Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S., in partnership with CARDboard Project, empowers young adults ages 18–26 through no-cost access, connectivity, and training that strengthen digital skills, financial literacy, and career readiness. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Chromebook with accessories and a hotspot with six months of unlimited data, opening doors to greater opportunities and brighter futures.

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Change starts with people who care as much as you.

From outreach support to event help to donation sorting, your time directly impacts the lives of people seeking stability and care. No experience required. You just need compassion.

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