My AmeriCorps year afforded me the opportunity to network with professionals in my field, throughout the state of Florida.  Due to these opportunities, I was able to sign on with an upcoming project in West Palm Beach (quite quickly after my service year ended).  I was offered an amazing chance to work with a reputable non-profit organization to create, plan, and implement a program designed to help youth who are aging out of the foster care system.  I have been employed with Vita Nova of Renaissance Village for almost two years now.  Our program provides safe affordable housing for former DCF and homeless youth.  The housing aspect is accompanied by a program in which I provide life skills courses for the youth.  We focus on providing a safe and loving atmosphere to help guide our youth into independence. I feel fortunate to be in a line of work that is both rewarding and fulfilling.