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.
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.
Youth Thrive 4 Youth Training
Rose Leaf Foundation is proud to be certified and partnered with the Center for the Study of Social Policy to offer the Youth Thrive 4 Youth program to young people in the state of South Carolina. Youth Thrive 4 Youth is an interactive, accessible, and engaging training curriculum created by and for youth. It was developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy’s Youth Thrive Initiative in collaboration with young professionals who have lived expertise in child welfare and other youth-serving systems. The goal of Youth Thrive 4 Youth (YT4Y) is to give youth (ages 9-26) an opportunity to better understand what they are going through during adolescence and what helps to promote healing, health, and well-being for all youth. YT4Y provides eight hours of in-person training content that can be completed in one full day or during several shorter workshops. It uses the Youth Thrive Framework as its foundation and is organized around five Protective and Promotive factors:
• Increasing Knowledge of Adolescent Development
• Exploring Social Connections with healthy relationships
• Understanding how we build our Cognitive and Social-Emotional Competence
• Accessing Concrete Support in times of need
• Building Youth and Young Adult Resilience when faced with adversity
For more information, please contact us at [email protected].
• Increasing Knowledge of Adolescent Development
• Exploring Social Connections with healthy relationships
• Understanding how we build our Cognitive and Social-Emotional Competence
• Accessing Concrete Support in times of need
• Building Youth and Young Adult Resilience when faced with adversity
For more information, please contact us at [email protected].
Well-being Starts With Me!! Program
"Well-being Starts with Me!!" is our new year-long program designed specifically for youth ages 17–19 who are preparing to transition out of the foster care system. This transformative program is tailored to meet their unique needs, equipping them with essential knowledge, resources, and skills to optimize their decision-making and approach to adulthood.
As part of this empowering journey, we are excited to incorporate the Youth Thrive curriculum, developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP). Youth Thrive is a research-based framework that harnesses the latest scientific insights to identify protective and promotive factors that enhance the likelihood of adolescents developing into healthy, thriving adults.
In addition to the 6 dimensions of wellness, we will also explore the 5 key Protective and Promotive factors. Our participants will gain a heightened awareness of their well-being and be equipped with the tools to make informed choices as they transition into adulthood.
As part of this empowering journey, we are excited to incorporate the Youth Thrive curriculum, developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP). Youth Thrive is a research-based framework that harnesses the latest scientific insights to identify protective and promotive factors that enhance the likelihood of adolescents developing into healthy, thriving adults.
In addition to the 6 dimensions of wellness, we will also explore the 5 key Protective and Promotive factors. Our participants will gain a heightened awareness of their well-being and be equipped with the tools to make informed choices as they transition into adulthood.
Now Taking 2024 Applications
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.
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.