Advancing Communities Forward
Empowering foster youth ages 18 to 21 with safe housing, life skills, and the support they need to build independent, thriving futures.
Every young person deserves a safe place to call home
Our mission is to empower foster youth ages 18 to 21 by providing safe, supportive transitional housing and the essential life skills needed to thrive independently.
Multiple studies show that youth aging out of the foster care system face disproportionate challenges, including housing instability, joblessness, academic difficulties, early parenthood, and substance use. We exist because these young people deserve more than a statistic. They deserve a chance.
What happens when foster youth age out
Every year, thousands of young people "age out" of the foster care system with no family, no safety net, and nowhere to go. The statistics are staggering.
We believe in equipping youth with the tools, confidence, and stability needed to build self-sufficient, successful, and sustainable lives.
Building futures, one step at a time
We are a transitional housing placement program providing comprehensive support services designed to set young people up for lasting independence.
Supervised Housing
Safe, stable transitional housing where youth can focus on building their future.
A Safe Foundation
Our supervised housing program provides a stable, supportive environment. Youth have their own space while being part of a community that looks out for them.
Case Management
Personalized support plans and dedicated case managers who walk alongside each youth.
Your Personal Guide
Every youth gets a dedicated case manager who creates a personalized plan, tracks progress, and connects them with the resources they need to thrive.
Life Skills Training
Practical skills for independent living: cooking, budgeting, time management, and more.
Real World Ready
From cooking and cleaning to interviewing for jobs and signing a lease, we teach the everyday skills that most people learn at home.
Financial Literacy
Banking, budgeting, credit building, and smart money habits for long-term stability.
Money That Works
We teach youth how to open bank accounts, build credit, create budgets that stick, and avoid the financial traps that keep people in poverty cycles.
Wraparound Support
Mental health resources, mentorship, and holistic care tailored to each individual.
The Whole Person
We connect youth with mental health professionals, mentors, and community resources so they never have to navigate their challenges alone.
24/7 Availability
Our team is here whenever youth need support, day or night, because life does not follow a 9 to 5 schedule.
Always Here
Crisis does not wait for business hours. Our staff is available around the clock to make sure no youth ever feels stranded or alone when they need help most.
The people behind the mission
ACF was founded by two passionate leaders who saw a gap in the system and decided to build the bridge.
Nicole Roeseler
Licensed foster parent, educator, and advocate dedicated to building safe pathways for foster youth.
Cordis Webb
USF graduate with nearly two decades in business development, driven by a passion for mentorship and community.
Join us for our first community fundraiser
Fundraising
Dinner
An evening of BBQ, community, and impact. Come see what we are building and be part of the story.
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
7741 Thousand Oaks Dr, Lincoln, CA 95648
What's Included
BBQ dinner catered by Food and Snacks To Go, non-alcoholic drinks, raffle, and a community impact presentation
Extras
Donation-based tickets available for alcoholic beverages and raffle items
Help us build
brighter futures
Every dollar goes directly to providing housing, mentorship, and life skills training for foster youth in Sacramento and the Bay Area.