FAQs

On Rising Wings is a Utah-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. We partner with transition-age youth to cultivate emotional wellness, life skills, and educational growth on their terms and in their time.

We proudly serve young adults that have aged out of the foster care system, ages 18 to 26. When young adults leave foster care at 18, their support system often vanishes overnight. We are here to bridge that gap and ensure no one has to navigate adulthood alone.

Our team prioritizes a collaborative Coach Approach; listening first, meeting participants where they are, and helping them build an individualized plan around their specific goals. We believe every young adult is already Creative, Capable, and Whole. Sometimes all anyone needs is a little support, and some wind beneath their wings, to help them fly.

If you are between the ages of 18 and 26 and have aged out of the foster care system, there is a place for you here. We embrace every person without judgement and honor your unique identity.

Nothing. All of our resources, coaching, courses, and community events are free for our participants. However, we are dedicated to championing your autonomy, meaning we can only help you as much as you’re willing to help yourself. You are in control of your own future and we are here to follow your lead.

Because we tailor our support to your unique goals, we can provide personalized, real-time assistance to help you overcome immediate hurdles. Whether that means helping you find safe housing, securing a job, going back to school, getting your driver’s license, getting access to mental health support, or maybe you just need someone to talk to. We aim to provide you with the support you need to build long-term independence.

No. We offer access to a specialized network of mental health providers to support your emotional wellness, but we champion your personal autonomy. Engaging in clinical therapy or counseling is always by your own choice.

It always starts with the first step. Click “Apply Now” to share some basic information with us. From there, we will schedule a collaborative coaching conversation to hear your story, understand your goals, and begin working with you to establish an action plan.

No! We believe that consistent, caring adults are what our participants truly need in their lives.. Whether you are mentoring a participant or helping out behind the scenes, we are looking for compassionate community members and foster care alumni who are eager to listen first and meet our participants where they are.

Volunteer mentors serve as reliable guides who walk beside our participants through both successes and setbacks. Using our collaborative Coach Approach, you will work one-on-one with a young adult, helping them navigate their custom plan, providing encouragement, and offering real-world advice to help them achieve their SMART goals.

Absolutely. As a growing organization, we rely on volunteers across several different areas to keep our community thriving. Beyond coaching, we are always looking for:

• Program Builders: Detail-oriented individuals to help us scale our internal systems and intake processes.
• Event Support: Friendly faces to assist with planning, setup, and running our monthly community events and workshops.
• Content Creators: Creative voices to help us create and produce meaningful content for social media and share our mission across various forms of media.
• Professional Skill Sharers: Community experts willing to host one-time workshops or offer targeted guidance in specific areas like resume building, budgeting, or securing housing.

Yes. When you volunteer with On Rising Wings, you are joining a movement. We are committed to supporting our volunteers to achieve real-world outcomes, providing the training and collaborative environment you need to feel confident in your role.

Your investment provides participants with the resources they need to thrive. Donations fund our operations and allow us to provide direct, personalized assistance to our participants, removing barriers so that nothing stands in the way of their long-term growth.

Yes. On Rising Wings is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization.

We invite business and brands to go beyond traditional charity and help us strengthen the community. We actively seek corporate partnerships to help fund our programs and provide real-world connections, mentorship, and workforce development opportunities for our participants. Please contact our Director of Community Partnerships to discuss how your business can invest in lasting change.

Monthly Giving is our dedicated community of monthly donors. Because building independence takes time, recurring monthly gifts provide the reliable, sustainable foundation we need to continuously support our growing roster of participants.