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Second Shift

is a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit organization

that assists youth who are aging-out and at-risk

in transitioning successfully into independence.

One person might not change the world,
but they can change the world for one person.”

-unknown


Our mission

Assisting Alabama youth
who are aging out or at risk
to transition into sustainable
and connected independence.

Our vision

A safe, stress-free,
supported, and successful
transition into adulthood,
for every Alabama youth.

Without help…

%
will immediately become homeless
after leaving foster care
%
will be homeless after 2 years
after aging out
%
will have been
incarcerated
<%
Will graduate
college

When Second Shift intervenes in these outcomes,
we can prevent homelessness, unemployment,
incarceration, human and sex trafficking,
and the repeated generational cycle of foster care.

– Tammy Spence, Founder and Executive Director


How you can help…


check out our podcast

CareFREE

Hear from the young adults aging out of care and the social workers, agencies, organizations and families who share their journey with us. Each episode contains interviews and information that will reveal the real world of foster care from every perspective. 

(available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, PocketCasts, Radio Public and RSS)

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