Kojensen Foundation

At the Kojensen Foundation (KJF), we believe in the triumph of the human spirit. We believe in the promise of our youth, and we are unequivocal in our belief that when they are loved, supported, and encouraged, our nation is stronger. We are way makers, fierce advocates, and tireless champions of youth transitioning out of the foster care system. We support these youth in their quest to establish the foundation needed to survive and thrive in adulthood. At KJF, we seek to bring much needed attention to the conditions impacting youth facing a world of insecurity without the infrastructure of the foster care system or guidance from a safe, nurturing support system (family). Youth that ‘age out’ of the system face insecurity in terms of housing, food, jobs, and many of the aspects needed to make it on their own, leaving them vulnerable and susceptible to circumstances that are challenging to navigate out of.