by Ashley Blue Chair Communications | Jun 30, 2026 | Mud Girls
“When I was a kid, I never saw a lot of hope in my life… I never thought I would be here standing at Fresno State.” Hope after foster care can feel impossible to imagine when you are living through uncertainty, loss, and disappointment. For Michel, that hope did... 
by Ashley Blue Chair Communications | Jun 5, 2026 | Mud Girls
Why Connection Matters for Foster Youth “I feel like every girl who has experienced trauma like that just needs someone that knows that they care,” Olive said. “They need a parent that loves them and cares for them and knows that they are important in this world.”... 
by Ashley Blue Chair Communications | May 28, 2026 | Mud Girls
At Good Dirt Collective, young women impacted by foster care are discovering healing, confidence, and community through creativity, mentorship, and consistent care. Their voices tell the story best of what it means to be seen, supported, and slowly begin to believe in... 
by Ashley Blue Chair Communications | Apr 3, 2026 | Mud Girls
“I had to take the bus to go to the grocery store,” Lizzie remembered. “So I got all these groceries and then I’m like, ‘Oh no, what do I do?’ I couldn’t carry all of them, but I really needed food.” In that moment she did something that had never felt... 
by Ashley Blue Chair Communications | Mar 19, 2026 | Mud Girls
Angie’s story shows how Good Dirt Collective’s Mud Girls program supports young women aging out of foster care through grace-based employment, mentorship, and accountability. The Challenge for Young Women Aging Out of Foster Care For many young women coming out of the... 
by Ashley Blue Chair Communications | Mar 19, 2026 | Mud Girls
Sonia’s story shows how the Mud Girls program at Good Dirt Collective creates a safe, supportive community for young women aging out of foster care. Through mentorship, work experience, and meaningful relationships, Sonia discovered something she hadn’t felt in a long...