FOLLOW THROUGH

Dream Equity Cohort

The Dream Equity Cohort serves young people ages 17–24 as they prepare to exit foster care or shelters and step into independent adulthood. The program provides direct financial support, career-ready workshops, and access to unlimited resources designed to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals. Participants receive guidance in areas such as workforce readiness, financial literacy, emotional wellness, and future planning—ensuring they are equipped with practical tools and sustained support during this critical life transition.
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94% of the youth
We serve fall into the BIPOC category (Black, Indigenous, People of Color).
August 7, 2023
1 in 4 Youth
In foster care experience homelessness within 4 years of emancipation
August 2, 2023
Over 50% of Young Adults
Will fail to find or maintain employment after aging out of foster care and those who do earn significantly below the poverty line
August 2, 2023
Over 23,000
Youth age out of the foster care system each year
August 2, 2023
youth
facing housing instability are 4x more likely to struggle with sleep and anxiety
Every 2 Minutes
a child enters the foster care system
4.2 million
children and young adults experience homelessness each year
The 2025-2026 cohort consists of 15 young people from underrepresented communities who are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing situations in New York City and LA County. We connect each youth to resources to ensure their needs are met for education, mental health support, job skill training, and more. In small group settings, we give youth a personalized success plan and ensure their most basic needs are met.
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Our program offerings
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These offerings help our dreamers beat the odds to succeed despite their circumstances.
Mental Health Resources
Mentorship
Professional Headshots
Therapeutic Services
Financial Literacy
Internships & Work Opportunities
$2,000+ in Unrestricted Funds
Accountability Partners
Lifeskill Training
Networking Opportunities
Elizette, former cohort member

Elizette,
Former Cohort Member


"I really enjoyed the Precious Dreams program. And trust me all your sacrifices will not be in vain. You’ll see the fruit of what you saw in five years from now. I promise."
hort member

Alexandra,
Former Cohort Member


"I came into this not knowing what type of program this was going to be but I appreciated hearing all of the speakers and I enjoyed my time. Meeting other people in my age range in similar situations meant a lot...and I have a great mentor in Susan and I don't think I'm going to let her go. I didn't know what was my worth and I'm so glad I had someone to guide me."

ADULTING WITH AI ASSISTS


Adulting with AI Assists is an education-focused digital initiative designed to equip young people with the tools to use AI strategically as they navigate the transition into adulthood—especially those facing barriers to access, guidance, and opportunity. The series is co-produced in collaboration with program participants from the Precious Dreams Foundation’s Dream Equity Cohort, providing them with hands-on experience in media production, storytelling, and thought leadership.

Launching June 2026
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Elizette, former cohort member