Foster Care Unites Us,
It Doesn’t Define Us
About Angels Landing
Up to 40% of foster youth who age out of foster care experience homelessness by age 24; less than 4% will graduate college; over 65% will have income below the poverty line; and over 80% will struggle with mental health issues. Angles Landing seeks to break this cycle and change the narrative. The Angels Landing Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that supports youth ages 18-26 as they transition from foster care to independent living. Our foundation builds strong community connections to ensure each youth has a support system, knows they are loved, and understands they are confident and capable young adults. Each former foster youth is unique and filled with potential. When given the support and opportunity, we believe each individual is capable of facing the challenges of life, becoming their best selves, and building a life they love.
How is Angels Landing Different?
Angels Landing seeks to change the narrative by building a community of support for each young adult. We do this by offering resources, guidance, support, and encouragement. At Angels Landing, we seek to support the ideas, dreams, and goals of each individual. Our program focuses on providing the skills and tools needed in order to feel confident in navigating adulthood, making life decisions, and creating a meaningful life.
History of Angels Landing
Seint Beauty CEO and Founder Cara Brook along with her former spouse, Nick Killpack were foster parents. In 2018, they started Love is Never Wasted foundation to dispel negative stereotypes surrounding foster care, demonstrate the positive impact of loving families, and encourage families to open their homes to foster children. Through their growing involvement with the foster community, they recognized the lack of support for individuals transitioning to adulthood from foster care. They searched for a local organization that supported transition-age foster youth, but that search came up empty. No local organizations with the specific purpose of supporting former foster youth existed at the time. This needed to change. Cara and Nick were prepared to fill the need. In 2022, with the support of Seint Beauty, they created The Angels Landing Foundation. They believe everyone should have a support system to navigate a successful life.
Mission Statement
We envision a world where every individual transitioning from foster care has a support system to help them navigate their world and create a life they love.
Guided by love and compassion, we seek to provide resources, extend opportunities, and generate connections that create a community so no one feels lost or lacks the support they need to build a better future.
Most importantly, we dedicate ourselves to the cause that each participant knows they are a unique and beautiful person, that they matter and are loved.
Who We Serve
Angels Landing supports young adults in Southern Utah ages 18-26 who aged out of the foster care system and are accepted into the program.
Program Eligibility Requirements
Local Resident (Washington County and Cedar City)
Age 18-26
Aged out of foster care.
NOTE: We may consider applicants who did not age out of foster care but demonstrate exceptional need and a strong interest in the program. These cases are reviewed individually.
No Illicit Drug Use
No Federal Criminal Offenses
Our services are for former foster youth who are ready to make a positive impact in their life and want guidance, direction, and support. Angels Landing wants to work with you to help support you and build a life you love.
Our Values
A – Achieve Greatness
While we believe that there is potential for greatness within all of us, for some, seeing their own potential can be difficult. We aim to provide a roadmap that allows others to see their true potential and discover the confidence needed to achieve greatness.
N – Nurture Support
Because seeking help can often be difficult, we strive to make it a process that encourages and uplifts the individual. Empathy and understanding drive our cause to help, and we seek to do so in a way respectful and mindful of the circumstances behind the need.
G – Guide hope
We believe that no matter who you are, there is purpose and meaning to your life. We seek to help you identify your purpose and discover the courage needed to live a life full of meaning and happiness. Most importantly, we strive to help everyone understand a simple principle, “You Matter”.
E – Elevate beyond
No matter how difficult the path has been, everyone’s story is unique and beautiful. We celebrate the challenges, differences, and circumstances unique to each person; because they make you who you are, a beautiful person.
L – Lead with Love
Love and empathy are the foundation of every decision and action we make. The work we do matters; and when that work is driven by love, we can transcend beyond any obstacle to embrace the opportunity to change lives.