The LUV Program
Empowering foster youth with confidence for the future.
Upcoming programs
Teen Vision Board Party
The Vision Board Session is a creative and reflective workshop that allows youth to think about their goals, values, and future aspirations. Participants will create personalized vision boards using art supplies and guided prompts to help them reflect on where they are now and where they hope to go. This session encourages self-expression, confidence-building, and goal setting in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Together, we’ll:
• Encourage self-expression
• Build confidence and identity
• Explore goals and future plans
• Connect with peers in a supportive space
When: March 28, 2026, 1-3pm
Where: 648 Broad St, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Foster Youth Ages 13-18
Incentives for Attending! 🎉
Just by attending, you’ll be entered to win a $25 ShopRite gift card for parents and a $25 Visa gift card for teens!
Click the link below to sign up.
Growing Together: Gardening & Life Skills
The Growing Together: Gardening & Life Skills Program is a hands-on outdoor experience designed to bring foster youth and families together through gardening, food education, and meaningful connection. Participants will work together to plant, care for, and harvest a shared garden while learning about nutrition, healthy foods, and where meals come from.
From planting seedlings to harvesting fresh vegetables, youth will gain practical life skills while developing responsibility, teamwork, and confidence. The program also introduces simple cooking and food preparation activities that help participants turn what they grow into healthy meals.
More than just a garden, this program creates a space where youth can slow down, spend time outdoors, and build supportive relationships with peers and caregivers. Through each season of growth, participants will experience the joy of nurturing something from the ground up while learning skills that support wellness, independence, and everyday life.
When: Coming this Spring!
Where: 648 Broad St, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Foster Youth Ages 12–18
Caregiver participation encouraged
This is an ongoing program starting mid-April through August, following the garden from seedlings to harvest.
Complete the interest form below and stay updated on how to join us in the garden!
More Life Skill Courses coming soon..
Writing/Journaling
Hygiene & Self-Care
Writing/Journaling
Children will learn about basic grammar, the fundamentals of writing a letter, and how to compose a resume.
Cleaning
Hygiene & Self-Care
Writing/Journaling
Children will learn about cleaning supplies, how to maintain their supplies, and keep their living space clean.
Hygiene & Self-Care
Hygiene & Self-Care
Hygiene & Self-Care
Children will learn how to practice self-care and maintain good health through cleanliness
Cooking and Baking
Socializing without Social Media
Hygiene & Self-Care
Children will learn about the fundamentals of cooking, baking and kitchen equipment/safety.
Socializing without Social Media
Socializing without Social Media
Socializing without Social Media
Children will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of social media usage, as well as socialization skills in the personal and professional workplace.
Finance
Socializing without Social Media
Socializing without Social Media
Children will learn about basic financial literary such as the difference between credit and debit as well as the importance of budgeting.
Laundry
Children will learn how to sort their laundry by fabric and color, while also learning how to remove tricky stains.
Nutrition & Yoga
Children will learn the importance of healthy eating while also engaging in beginners yoga exercises.
Confidence
Children will learn how to build self-esteem through fun games and conversations.
Balancing School and Work
Balancing School and Work
Children will learn time management techniques that prepare them to find success at both school and work.