Graze and Raise: Mission Moment

At Advocates for Children, we believe no young person should have to face the world alone. Through our Independent Living and Transitional Housing programs, we help youth find safety, stability, and belonging.

But there’s one area that continues to break our hearts—and stretch our resources—and that is mental health.

Behind every smiling face is often a story of trauma that hasn’t healed:

• The young man who can’t sleep because he still hears the fights from his childhood.
• The young mother who flinches when someone raises their voice.
• The teen who appears confident but quietly battles anxiety and fear every day.

Counseling and therapy can change the trajectory of these young lives—but access is limited and costly. Your gift tonight helps us bridge that gap.