Youth development, postsecondary education prep & workforce readiness for youth and young adults in foster care

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $750,000 Project Grant to Our Piece Of The Pie, Inc., a non-profit organization in Hartford, Connecticut, under the Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects program (CFDA 84.215). The grant, awarded on August 30, 2024, will support the organization's efforts to provide youth development, postsecondary education preparation, and workforce readiness services for youth and young adults in foster care. The funding will enable Our Piece Of The Pie, Inc. to deliver a range of targeted interventions, including individual success planning, job readiness training, career development workshops, conflict resolution lessons, paid work experience opportunities, and leadership development. The organization has also worked with sub-award partners, such as Family Health International, on programs focused on youth reentry, reintegration of ex-offenders, and employment opportunities.