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Raelyn on Supporting Foster Youth, Personal Growth and Community | Seen&Heard
Raelyn shares how her work with foster youth inspired her final project: a scrapbook about identity, emotional growth, and becoming the person she needed when she was younger.
In this Seen&Heard Student Spotlight, she reflects on building emotional intelligence, finding community, and learning how to feel seen.
Finding Strength Through Music | Marques’ Story
Marques found Seen&Heard during a dark period when he needed guidance, mentorship, and community. In this Student Spotlight, he shares an original piece about music, identity, and becoming stronger through life’s challenges.
Marques reflects on using music to regulate his emotions, learning to accept support, and finding a community that helped him feel understood. Through Seen&Heard, he discovered that building a better life takes patience, connection, and the willingness to show up.
Seen&Heard Receives $2,500 Albertsons Foundation Grant to Empower System-Impacted Youth
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 21, 2025) – Seen&Heard, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that...
We’re Hiring! Instructor Position in Antelope Valley
Thank you for your interest in being a part-time teacher in the Antelope Valley for...
Seen&Heard Surpasses Fundraising Goal to Empower Foster Youth Through the Arts
What makes Seen&Heard different is our ability to reach the heart of what holds young people back. By addressing trauma at its root, we equip former foster and other system-impacted youth with the tools, confidence, and life skills they need to thrive in school, work, and beyond.
Fueling Change: Support Our Social Enterprise in Los Angeles
Fueling Change: Support Our Social Enterprise in Los Angeles A Fox Foundation Change...
Time to Paaaarrtyy! Seen&Heard’s Fall Fundraiser!
Get ready to celebrate with us at The Seen&Heard Happy Hour! This special evening will be...
Healing, Growth & Opportunity: A Trauma-Informed Pathway for LA’s Former Foster & Transition-Age Youth
Adapting to Change: Serving LA-Based Former Foster Youth, Transition Age Youth, and Survivors...
From Our Classroom to Columbia Graduate – Our Alumni are Soaring
Every month, we’re proud to acknowledge the academic accomplishments of our students and...
New Space, Same Mission: Summer at Our Third Place
At the beginning of June, Seen&Heard began offering our signature 18-week professional...
Seen & Heard Awarded Grant From Unlikely Collaborators To Amplify Youth Voices Through Storytelling
Seen&Heard is honored to announce we’ve received generous support from Unlikely Collaborators, an innovative foundation dedicated to addressing complex social issues through unexpected partnerships and creative solutions. This grant underscores Unlikely Collaborators’ commitment to elevating youth voices and empowering system-impacted young people through storytelling and artistic expression. Together, we’re working to ensure powerful stories from youth who have experienced foster care, trafficking, or homelessness are amplified and heard.
