Program & Services * Fee
The Given Hope Project: R.E.C. Empowerment Programs
Mission:
The Given Hope Project empowers foster youth and their caregivers to overcome challenges, build resilience, and create brighter futures. Our programs focus on fostering Relationships, Empowerment, and Character (R.E.C.)—ensuring youth feel seen, supported, and equipped to thrive.
Our Programs
1. R.E.C. Empowerment Circles (6-Week Group Program)
Who it’s for: Foster parents, agencies, community partners
Impact: Foster youth
Format:
6 weekly sessions, 60–90 minutes each
Group size: 4–10 participants
Structured around R.E.C.: Relationship • Empowerment • Character
Pay-What-You-Can Contribution Options (Per GROUP):
Level:
Full Value: $1,500 Covers full program; supports others
Standard: $1,000 Accessible for most participants/organizations
Equity / Access: $500 *Limited spots; for families/organizations with financial constraints * brief form required
2. 1:1 Coaching (6-Week Cycle)
Who it’s for: Foster parents, caregivers, professionals
Impact: Foster youth
Format:
Weekly 60-minute individualized sessions
Personalized guidance based on R.E.C. framework
Pay-What-You-Can Contribution Options (Per Person):
Level:
Full Value: $500 Covers full coaching value
Standard: $300 Accessible for most participants
Equity / Access: $100 *Limited spots; for families/organizations with financial constraints *Brief form required
3. Workshop (1–2 Hour Workshop)
Who it’s for: Foster parents, agencies, teachers, advocates
Impact: Foster youth
Format:
One-time interactive workshops
Virtual or in-person
Maximum 15 participants per workshop
Focused on practical tools and skill-building
Sample Topics:
Building Resilience in Foster Youth
Using R.E.C. for Effective Caregiving
Empowering Youth Through Character & Confidence
Pay-What-You-Can Contribution Options:
Per person if individuals attend
Per workshop if an agency/organization books the full session
Level:
Full Value: $150 Full value; supports others
Standard: $100 Accessible for most participants
Equity / Access: $50 Limited spots; *Brief form required
How PWYC ( Pay-What-You-Can) Works
Participants and partners select the level that fits their capacity.
Equity / Access spots are limited and require a brief request.
Adults pay, youth benefit, ensuring foster youth have access regardless of financial capacity.
Workshop sizes are capped at 15 participants to maintain quality and engagement.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
*Disclaimer
Our paid programs allow us to sustainably serve families, while our free community events are intentionally offered to foster families, agencies, and youth aging out of care as part of our commitment to impact families across the nation.
