BKW Enterprises LLC: Where 40 years of passion meets purpose. A family-driven mission led by Wayne and Marilyn, dedicated to transforming lives in the foster care system through the power of TBRI®. We're not just consultants; we're a beacon of hope and community for the youth transitioning out of foster care.

Making a difference one youth at a time / Foster Care Transition Project 1000

Thank you for visiting my project. I trust that after reading about the concerns and great need, you will help me accomplish such a great need for those youth who are aging out of the foster care system.

Aging Out of Foster Care: The Costs of Doing Nothing Affect Us All

Did you know that more than 18,000 children live in the Arizona State foster care system?

Did you know that every year more than 800 children “age out” of the system when they turn 18 without finding a forever family?

In fact, research shows that young people who aged out of the foster care system have a higher chance of experiencing unemployment, homelessness and incarceration as adults.

1 out of 5 become homeless
1 out of 4 become incarcerated
33 percent graduate from high school and only 3 percent will ever go to college.

As parents, we know that our role in our children's lives goes far beyond providing them with the basics of food, clothing, and shelter. We also nurture and guide them, and as they grow older we expose them to new experiences and opportunities, encourage them to succeed in SCHOOL,, develop healthy relationships, and build life skills. Although adolescence can be challenging for both kids and parents, every positive interaction we have is a critical opportunity to establish the building blocks that our teens need to succeed down the road in school, work, and family life.

Now imagine what it's like to be a teenager in foster care. As these young people approach legal adulthood, they face tremendous obstacles, including the unrealistic expectation that they will be able to succeed on their own when they turn 18.

In fact, over the past decade, more than 200,000 teenagers have aged out of foster care at 18 - often without achieving permanent family connections or those critical building blocks of support. Consequently, too many of them face challenges immediately upon leaving foster care - challenges that don't just affect this cohort of young people, but that affect us all.

In conclusion, young people who have spent their teen years in foster care often have mixed feelings upon turning age 18. They may fear being all on their own, but many also are eager to leave a system that they associate with feelings of stigma and isolation. Young people will voluntarily choose to remain in foster care beyond age 18 only if the services and opportunities available meet their needs as emerging adults. In other words, when it comes to extending foster care, quality - not quantity - is what really matters.

Thank you for your support!

Wayne and Marilyn Redd

Helping those in need of a temporary hand UP not a hand Out!

We got started over a decade ago helping therapeutic teens with challenging behaviors understand that they are special and needed in society to make a difference and be great positive examples for there peers.

Today we have helped over 1000 youth have a positive outlook in life by getting better one day at a time. We need the help of community, family and friends to partner with us as we help assist our Youth transition to independent living.