Foster Her Crown serves foster youth, survivors of trafficking and trauma, girls, young women, gender-expansive individuals, immigrants, refugees, and people facing housing instability or economic hardship.

Programs include trauma-informed beauty education focusing on hair braiding, workforce development and career readiness, entrepreneurship training, mentorship and leadership development, and restorative community support initiatives such as Brady Futures, Inbraid Heritage Institute, Crowned in Care, and Crowned Exchange.

By teaching hair braiding as a professional skill and business pathway, providing workforce readiness training, entrepreneurship education, and mentorship, Foster Her Crown helps participants build sustainable careers and income opportunities within the beauty industry.

No prior experience is necessary. Programs are designed to meet individuals where they are, offering skill development and support regardless of background or previous training.

All programs are trauma-informed, prioritizing emotional safety, trust-building, and dignity. The organization creates supportive environments that respect participants' experiences and pace learning to foster healing alongside skill development.

Based in Oakland, California, Foster Her Crown primarily serves communities in Los Angeles and surrounding areas but aspires to expand its reach to other locations as capacity grows.

As a nonprofit organization focused on underserved communities, many programs are offered at no cost or low cost to participants. Specific program details can be obtained by contacting the organization directly.

Interested individuals can apply through the organization's website, where program application forms are available. Community partners and referrals are also accepted to connect participants with appropriate programs.

Yes, the organization offers mentorship, resource navigation, leadership development, and restorative care services to support participants' emotional, professional, and personal growth.

Yes, while there is a focus on foster youth, girls, young women, and gender-expansive individuals, Foster Her Crown is inclusive and welcomes men interested in hair braiding, beauty education, and workforce development opportunities.

Foster Her Crown combines trauma-informed care, cultural affirmation of Black and diasporic hair traditions, and a continuum of long-term support through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and restorative programs, creating a unique ecosystem focused on healing and economic empowerment.

Through training in business skills such as branding, client management, pricing, and social media, Foster Her Crown equips participants to launch and grow beauty-based businesses, turning braiding skills into sustainable enterprises.

Mentorship provides one-on-one and group support, helping participants navigate life transitions, build confidence, and develop leadership skills with guidance from individuals who understand their challenges.

Yes, Foster Her Crown partners with social service agencies, youth organizations, schools, community centers, and funders to expand access, deliver culturally competent programming, and amplify impact.

Supporters can engage by donating, volunteering, becoming mentors, or forming strategic partnerships. Information on these opportunities is available on the organization's website.