At She Fought For Them Foundation, we believe every child deserves a safe, loving home, every caregiver deserves support, and every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Serving families throughout Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, our foundation focuses on two important missions: supporting kinship caregivers and empowering youth through STEM education and life-saving skills.

Family First Kinship Caregiver Support

Because no caregiver should have to face the journey alone.

When grandparents, relatives, or other caring adults step forward to raise children whose parents are unable to care for them, the journey can be overwhelming.

Our Family First program is designed to help caregivers navigate the challenges of guardianship, custody, child welfare involvement, and raising children in their care.

Our Support Includes:

• Guidance in understanding available kinship care and guardianship resources

• Education about child welfare processes and caregiver options

• Connections to legal aid, community agencies, and family support services

• Emotional encouragement and caregiver support groups

• Assistance locating educational, financial, and household resources

• Family stability planning and ongoing support

Our Goal: To help caregivers feel informed, supported, and empowered as they work toward safe, stable homes for the children they love.

We provide education, resource navigation, and referrals. We do not provide legal representation or make custody decisions.

Need Support? Contact Our Foundation.

Future Ready Youth STEM & Life-Saving Skills Academy

Teaching Young Minds Skills That Can Save Lives.

Our Future Ready Academy is designed for youth ages 13–18, providing hands-on learning experiences that combine science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and real-world emergency preparedness.

We want young people to understand that they are never too young to learn something meaningful, help someone in need, or become leaders in their communities.

Our Youth Will Explore:

• STEM activities and hands-on science projects

• Understanding how the heart, lungs, and body work

• Age-appropriate CPR and AED awareness

• Recognizing emergencies and knowing when to call 911

• Basic first aid and personal safety

• Teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving

• Career exploration in healthcare, science, and emergency services

Our goal is to make learning fun, engaging, age-appropriate, and empowering, helping teenagers develop confidence and practical skills they can carry into adulthood.

Official CPR certification, when offered, will be provided through appropriately authorized instructors and qualifying courses.

Interested in Our Youth Academy? Join Our Interest List.

Additional Family & Community Support

Alongside our two core programs, She Fought For Them Foundation is committed to connecting families with resources and opportunities that strengthen our communities.

Our community outreach activities may include:

• Youth mentoring, storytelling, and literacy encouragement

• Substance-use awareness and overdose prevention education

• Backpack and school supply giveaways

• Community resource events

• Family education and caregiver encouragement

Activities are offered based on available funding, volunteers, and community partnerships.

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Whether you are a grandparent raising grandchildren, a caregiver seeking guidance, a teenager eager to learn, or a community member wanting to help, there is a place for you at She Fought For Them Foundation.

We are building a community where caregivers are supported, children are protected, and young people are empowered to create brighter futures.

Get Involved:

Request Caregiver Support | Youth Program Interest | Volunteer | Donate | Become a Partner

Program enrollment and services are subject to availability.

She Fought For Them Foundation

Serving Cook & DuPage Counties, Illinois

www.shefoughtforthemfoudation.org

tammy@shefoughtforthemfoudation.org

Empowering Lives. Strengthening Families. Building Brighter Futures.