The first trauma-informed summer camp for foster youth, built by those who’ve lived it.
Empowering Youth through Trauma-Informed Healing
At Rise Above the Clouds, we create a safe, healing environment where foster youth can explore, grow, and thrive—guided by lived experience and backed by research.
For over 25 years, we have been intimately involved with understanding the factors that influence outcomes for children into adulthood. Backed by research, our mission continues to be one that assists kids and adults in their journey toward health and wellbeing.
OUR MISSION
At Rise Above the Clouds we create a safe, healing environment where foster youth can explore, grow, and thrive—guided by lived experience and backed by research.
VISION
Our brand new non-profit organization features a unique summer camp program that focuses on holistic healing practices for children in foster care, utilizing data driven, trauma informed, therapeutic approaches. Charitable donations support educational experiences for youth, foster youth and supporting adults, and contribute to the expansion of projects such as:
RETREATS
DAY CAMPS and AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
For adult former foster youth, aspiring foster parents, and biological parents progressing in reuniting with their children.
For local youths, in collaboration with local organizations.
Our Team
Find out more about our talented team of researchers, educators, sociologists and more!
Take Action
Would you like to contribute and partner with us in a tangible way? There are many ways to be involved and we appreciate your support with our mission to empower young people.