The Walter S. Johnson Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in San Francisco, CA, dedicated to supporting transition-aged foster and vulnerable youth in Northern California and Nevada. With a focus on helping young adults between the ages of 14 and 26 succeed in adulthood, the foundation provides grants to organizations that offer programs and services addressing the unique challenges faced by these individuals.
Through their funding, the Walter S. Johnson Foundation aims to improve access to coordinated child welfare policies, educational and job training programs, government and social service systems, as well as research and policy evaluation. They also collaborate with post-secondary institutions to address barriers to completion for vulnerable students, including those with child welfare involvement, by supporting programs that prepare them for post-secondary success and improve employment and career pathways. Overall, the foundation is committed to supporting vulnerable young people in their journey towards becoming successful adults.
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