Helping foster youth to become successful, independent adults! Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week, Gina Stevens and Carolyn Olsen of the non-profit, Fostering Youth Independence!

Helping foster youth to become successful, independent adults! Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week, Gina Stevens and Carolyn Olsen of the non-profit, Fostering Youth Independence!

June 25, 2026 · 2 min

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Gina Stevens and Carolyn Olsen discuss their work with Fostering Youth Independence to support older foster youth in achieving independence and education.

Two friends in the Santa Clarita Valley have created a special place for older foster youth to find support and inspiration, and a path to post-secondary education. Click on the link to hear Gina Stevens and Carolyn Olsen discuss how FYI is changing lives, one incredible foster child at a time! Photo: Gina Stevens (back row, second from right) and Carolyn Olsen (back row, far left), along with members of a certification program offered at FYI. Courtesy of Rob Comeau Media Productions. https://fyifosteryouth.org/

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