It is great as always to have you locked it for Cobb Life. And today we'll give you good insights on another group that helps people who really need it. Foster kids.
Your show rundown is presented by Credit Union of Georgia, and coming up in a bit.
Tasha Whitener the Founder of Waymark Foster will give us insights on the important work they do to help give foster kids a better opportunity to overcome the numerous challenges they face thru no fault, usually, of their own.
We'll give you more info on this important organization next, and Tasha will be along thereafter.
Pull up a chair....it's Sunday, it's Cobb Life, and we'll get it going next.
Waymark Foster, established in 2010, is a dedicated organization with a mission centered on providing hope, love, and essential life skills to youth in foster care. Through various programs and initiatives, Waymark aims to support these young individuals as they transition to adulthood. Their offerings encompass youth camps, skills training, service opportunities, mentorships, and special events. They offer Royal Family KIDS Camp for children aged 6 to 12 and Journey Weekends tailored to teens in foster care. Skills training sessions cover vital aspects of life, from self-care to career development. Mentorship programs provide personalized guidance, while special events like Waymark Family Christmas and outdoor activities foster positive experiences. The organization addresses pressing needs within the foster care system by nurturing these youths with the tools and advocacy required to thrive. Waymark empowers them with faith-based support, character-building, and life skills education to navigate the challenges of state care and beyond. The organization's holistic approach prepares them for adulthood by instilling hope, teaching practical skills, and fostering community engagement through service projects. The participants in Waymark's programs come from diverse foster care backgrounds, including county DFCS agencies, group homes, and foster agencies. Notably, the organization offers its activities free of charge, making their valuable services accessible to all eligible youth.
Tasha Whitener - Interview parts 1 and 2.
We will step out a minute right here, but sit tight, we'll have some closing comments after this, you're listening to Cobb Life from the MDJ.
That will wrap up this edition of Cobb Life. We thank Tasha Whitener of waymarkfoster for her insights today. We also thank our own Angel Perkins for the coordination, and Reagan Schomburger for her production assistance on this episode. Lastly, we thank each and every one of you for locking us in today. Cobb Life is a presentation of the Marietta Daily Journal, I'm Brian Giffin with the BG Ad Group and we'll talk next week everybody, so long.
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