As published in SRQ Daily, Wednesday Philanthropy Edition, June 17, 2026:
Young adults who age out of the state care system – frequently without the family, financial support, and safety net that children from stable families do – face a challenging road into adulthood. In an effort to provide tools and guidance to help them succeed, Safe Children Coalition welcomed approximately 50 young adults ages 18-23 for the Independent Living ‘Level Up’ Youth Summit this past Friday. Highlights included an inspirational keynote by Dr. Charles Lee-Johnson, an upbeat and empowering musical keynote concert by South Florida musician and international speaker Alexander Star, and speakers discussing topics including education, leadership, health, and life skills.
For more about Safe Children Coalition, visit sccfl.org.
