​Programs

The young people we serve range in age from 17 to 27 years old and can be referred to us through the homeless shelters, foster parents (current/prior), child welfare agencies, residential care facilities, advocacy groups, etc. These young people have experienced trauma, most often through neglect or emotional, physical or sexual abuse. In addition, many have been exposed to substance abuse, domestic violence, extreme poverty and other concerns. As a result, many of our children and youth have specialized mental health, behavioral, medical and/or pregnancy and parenting needs. Through our services, we ensure their safety, assist them in creating a stable support system, and help them overcome trauma to lead healthy, happy, and prosperous lives.

In addition to working directly with young people, we provide intensive training on the impact of trauma to our staff, partners, and stakeholders, so that they are best equipped to support the young people we serve.

Independent Living Program

Rose Leaf foundation will provide support services and other resources to assist youth ages 17-27 to live independently in the community while preparing for their transition to adulthood. The primary goal of this program is to promote well-being, social skills, financial stability, and self-sufficiency. 

Rose Leaf Literacy Initiative

“Reading is a passport to countless adventures!” – Mary Pope Osborne
 
Rose Leaf Foundation will provide books to children and youth in foster care each year by donating books to selected child welfare agencies and group homes in South Carolina. 

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Care Closet

Through generous donations and financial support from outside entities any of our youth who find themselves in need may submit a request to use the closet once per month to gather personal hygiene products not limited to but include female sanitary products, soap, toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, combs, brushes, etc
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​Well-being Starts With Me! Program

​Well-being Starts with Me!! is a new year-long program designed to meet the needs of youth that have aged out of the foster care system between the ages of 17-19. Participants will have increased awareness of their well-being and be equipped with information and resources to work toward optimizing their decision-making and overall approach to events that they will encounter as they move into adulthood.