PIVOTAL, formerly called Silicon Valley Children's Fund and TeenForce is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to improving educational and life outcomes for foster youth. PIVOTAL has provided over $3M in scholarship dollars to foster youth in Silicon Valley. Our persistent coaching model provides high school and college foster youth continuous mentor support, education planning, tutoring, career exploration and an unconditional commitment to help them define and achieve their life dreams! PIVOTAL scholars are 10x more likely to graduate from college, compared to only 3% of foster youth nationally.

PIVOTAL helps foster youth acquire the skills, habits and work experience to fulfill their potential. Our staffing agency model makes it convenient and cost-effective for employers to hire teens and generates revenue to support our activities. Visit teenforce.org to learn more about our staffing model. 

For more information about our organization please email us: info@pivotalnow.org

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The Coaching and Mentoring Team at PIVOTAL plays a crucial role in empowering foster youth by providing personalized support throughout their educational and career journeys. Team members, including high school and post-secondary coaches, offer continuous mentorship, academic guidance, career exploration, and tutoring services. Their unwavering commitment helps foster youth define and achieve their life goals, ensuring they have the skills and resources necessary for successful futures.

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