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Inaugural Gala Recap

A look back at an unforgettable evening celebrating foster, kinship, and adopted youth at the Freedom Youth Foundation’s Inaugural Gala. From inspiring stories and meaningful connections to an incredible outpouring of support, the evening was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together for kids.

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The Impact of Freedom Youth Foundation

Hear directly from scholarship recipients, a foster family, and a longtime volunteer about how Freedom Youth Foundation is making a difference in the lives of foster, kinship, and adopted youth.

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Freedom Youth Foundation: It’s For the Kids!​

A two-minute glimpse into the heart of Freedom Youth Foundation, featuring our founder, the youth and families we serve, and the programs that help foster youth choose their own paths in life.

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A Message from Alex Adams, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families

Assistant Secretary Alex Adams shares his support for Freedom Youth Foundation and highlights the importance of our work and the Home for Every Child initiative.

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Community Corner: The Freedom Youth Foundation thinks foster children deserve better

Since 2011, the Freedom Youth Foundation (FYF) has built safe, supportive communities for foster children in Boise, Los Angeles and Tijuana, Mexico. From sporting events to life-skill workshops, their goal is to empower foster children with emotional and social growth and the feeling of resilience.

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Freedom Youth Foundation 2025 Recap

The Freedom Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports youth who have experienced the foster care system in Idaho.

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December Shines a Light on the Freedom Youth Foundation

BOISE, Idaho — Established in 2011, the Freedom Youth Foundation (FYF) takes pride in empowering foster and adopted youth to be the best versions of themselves.

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Boise State, Freedom Youth Foundation inspire Idaho foster youth through sports

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho foster children will have the opportunity to meet and play games with Boise State student-athletes on the iconic blue turf at Albertsons Stadium during the Fostering Future Broncos event on November 4.

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Idaho foster care summit focuses on collaboration and reform

GARDEN CITY, Idaho (CBS2) — The Freedom Youth Foundation is bringing together local foster care organizations for their second annual Foster Care Summit.

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Hundreds of gifts and smiles as Freedom Youth hosts special Christmas for foster kids

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Freedom Youth Foundation is all about encouraging growth and creating connections for youth in foster care. This Christmas, they're focused on spreading joy and creating lasting memories.

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Boise State alum Scott Matlock uses NFL platform to support the Freedom Youth Foundation

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Local foster care nonprofit the Freedom Youth Foundation is making an impact through a new partnership. Idaho native and Boise State alumni, Scott Matlock, is using his success as an NFL player to help raise awareness of Idaho's foster care crisis, and the work FYF is doing.

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Idaho’s first foster care summit promises new horizons for collaboration

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Freedom Youth Foundation hosted the first-ever foster care summit, bringing together the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and several foster care non-profits.

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Freedom Youth Foundation opens new building, expands resources for foster kids

GARDEN CITY, Idaho (CBS2) — For the kids, this is the mantra of The Freedom Youth Foundation, and it's their reason for opening a new building space. The nonprofit has been serving the foster community through athletics for years. Newly rebranded, they are continuing that mission while adding additional resources.

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Freedom Youth Foundation focuses on fun and future for Idaho’s foster children

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — There is little to no certainty in a foster child's life. Sports, hobbies, and education outside of the classroom help to develop a sense of normalcy, and one local nonprofit is working to help kids in Idaho's Foster Care System focus on fun and their future.