Life Coaching for Foster Youth & Young Adults (Ages 16–23)
At the Stephen Braggs Youth Foundation, we believe independence begins long before housing or career opportunities. It starts with how a young person sees themselves.
 
The Compass Project is our signature life coaching program designed specifically for foster youth and teens preparing to age out of care. We help them build confidence, direction, emotional stability, and the real-life skills needed to step into adulthood with clarity and purpose.

What We Offer
Life Coaching & Real-Life Readiness
Practical tools for decision-making, problem-solving, communication skills, and navigating adulthood with confidence.
 
Mindset Reset
Teaching youth how to shift from survival mode into stable, intentional thinking.
We help them look at life from a different angle — one that opens possibility instead of pressure.
 
Goal Setting & Accountability
Weekly check-ins, steady encouragement, and a supportive coach who helps them build habits that stick.
 
Financial Literacy Basics
Understanding money, saving, planning, and avoiding common traps young adults often fall into.
 
Compass Project Retreats at Candlelight Ranch
A partnership creating safety, confidence, and community.
Through our partnership with Candlelight Ranch, youth in the Compass Project participate in monthly weekend retreats — immersive, three-day, two-night experiences that blend:

• life coaching & mindset work

• adventure-based challenges (Power Pole, zip line, Canyon Crawl)

• nature exploration (kayaking, fishing, hiking, horses)

• team-building & problem-solving

• rest, connection, and trust-building

• shared meals & community

• financial literacy workshops

• morning motivation & reflection

These retreats give youth something many have never had:
a safe place to breathe, learn, try new things, and reconnect with themselves.
 
Why This Work Matters
Youth aging out of foster care often carry:

• trauma

• interrupted support

• limited resources

• internal walls built from years of instability
   

The Compass Project addresses what’s beneath the surface — the mindset, fear, confusion, and self-doubt that traditional programs overlook.

When a young person feels safe and supported, something shifts:

• curiosity replaces shutdown

• confidence replaces fear

• connection replaces isolation

• goals feel possible

• their guard slowly lowers

• they see a future worth stepping into
   

This combination of life coaching, consistent adult support, and nature-based healing builds a foundation they can carry far beyond the weekend.

Interested in this program? Contact us for more information.