STAY Inspired: Our Blog

"Now I can breathe a little”: Semaj’s Journey to EMS Certification

When she entered AcademySTAY, she knew she wanted more...but wasn’t sure how to get there.

Oct 28

Ty, a criminal justice major at Sacramento State

Student Spotlight: Ty's Mission to Change Foster Youth Statistics

At 24, Ty is a senior at Sacramento State studying Criminal Justice and a young man with a clear mission: to change the narrative for foster youth outcomes.

Sep 23

Rome’s Graduation: A First for AcademySTAY

This month, we celebrated a milestone that proves what’s possible when housing, mentorship, and opportunity come together: our very first graduate from a trade school program.

Sep 16

Student Spotlight: Rose’s Journey to Independence and Empowerment

Today we shine the Student Spotlight on Rose, whose journey from the foster care system reminds us why our work matters.

Jul 22

Smiling woman in a pink blazer poses by a window frame, under a clear blue sky with palm trees and a hotel in the background.

Who Is Starr? Student Spotlight from AcademySTAY

Starr is a student, a poet, a prom princess, and a young woman learning to build a life she’s never seen modeled. She’s working toward stability, independence, and a future she can be proud of.

Jun 26

Two young men smiling at each other—Thomas in a cream t-shirt, Cameron in a brown hoodie. They stand shoulder to shoulder, laughing together.

Reunited foster siblings find home at AcademySTAY

In a world where nearly 50% of youth aging out of care will experience homelessness within 18 months, AcademySTAY offers more than housing. It offers safety, support—and in this case, a chance to turn brotherhood into a shared foundation.

May 23