The Moms and Dads of Foster Youth.
Mission Statement
The mission of Living Advantage, Inc. is to utilize innovative technology, social networking and media to reduce unemployment, homelessness and incarceration for at-risk youth targeting foster youth. We offer continuous support for their education, career, housing, and health needs, by providing them financial and independent living skills necessary to have a better quality of life.
Supporting Education, Stability, and Success Has Never Been More Important
In the U.S., foster youth face uniquely severe challenges that make organizations like Living Advantage, Inc. crucial for creating pathways to stability, education, and success.
80%
In recent years, the asylum denial rate has reached 85%
Suffer Mental Health Disorder
46%
Underscoring the need for programs for these young adults transitioning to independence.
Foster Youth Experience Homelessness
50%
2% of foster youth earn a college degree by 25
Graduate High School by 18
2x
Foster youth are more than twice as likely to be incarcerated.
Likely to be Incarcerated by 21
54%
Limited access to career training results in higher unemployment rates.
Unemployed by Age 24
Our Impact
For over 30 years, Living Advantage, Inc. has been a vital lifeline for at-risk and foster youth in Los Angeles, helping them overcome challenges through education, technology, and essential life skills. Through innovative programs like eLockbox™ for secure document storage and Virtual Assisted Living and Education (V.A.L.E.™) for skill development, Living Advantage empowers youth with the resources they need to break cycles of homelessness, unemployment, and incarceration. With a dedicated focus on academic achievement and self-sufficiency, Living Advantage continues to build brighter futures for foster youth across Southern California.