The Road To Hopelessness
With no family, little support, and few resources, teens that age out of foster care when they turn 18 or young adults that are victims of sex trafficking face a difficult road ahead.
- 50% will be unemployed by age 24.
- 36% will become homeless within 2-4 years.
- 55% will drop out of school.
- 71% will become pregnant by age 19.
- 20% will be involved in the justice system.
- 25% will suffer mental health problems like PTSD.
- 60% of sex trafficking victims have been in foster care.
Our Impact
The Alan Madden Foundation is a faith-based organization built upon a family foundation. Our independent living program provides our young adults with the additional time, support and resources they need to make a successful transition to adulthood.
- The Alan Madden Foundation has extended its reach to 20 states.
- The Alan Madden Foundation strongly supports a faith-based foundation. Our young adults have participated in services and special events at over 500 churches throughout the Country.
- In Florida, its home state, the Alan Madden Foundation provides homes and services to 127 young adults, and services-only to an additional 356 young adults.
- Education is an important priority at the Alan Madden Foundation. Of the 483 young aduilts that are receives AMF services: 321 of our youth are completing the requirements for their high school diploma, 80 are enrolled in college, 27 are completing their Bachelor’s degree 6 have completed their Associate’s degree, and 2 are completing their Master’s degree.
- Our youth receive ongoing Life Skills training including daily living skills, self care skills, communications skills, housing and money management skills, work and study skills, and career and education planning.
Alan Madden Foundation Across America
Testimonial
My life was quite terrible before I was placed in foster care. My mom was an alcoholic who didn't care about me. I got taken away after an incident at home that she could have prevented if she was at home and not unreasonably drunk.
When I got into foster care, I started at the Arnette House, eventually making my way to its group home. It was nice but it only lasted until I was eighteen when I aged out of foster care.
Then I moved to another location down in Dunnellon. That place was not for me, as my new foster parent did not want to take care of my needs such as medications, appointments, and the like. Then eventually, I managed to move out of that house and went into an Alan Madden Foundation home.
I have been at a couple of different AMF homes, but one thing remained the same, I was given the proper care. They help me schedule appointments, help with the transportation, and help me manage my medications. We also get to do fun things. Most importantly, they have been leading me in the right direction and have been there when no one else was.
Mrs. Victoria, the founder of the Alan Madden Foundation, has been like a mother to me. She is a kind, sweet, gentle woman who truly cares. Ms. Jodi, one of the family caretakers, has been a helpful crutch for me in all that I do, helping to calm me down when things get out of control and bringing me back to my senses.
I am in my senior year at Central Florida Community College. I will be graduating with a bachelor's degree in Business and Organizational Management. My future is bright thanks to the Alan Madden Foundation!