What is True Up?

A movement to empower young people in care and foster alumni with the essential life skills and supports needed to succeed in life.

A collaborative effort to share knowledge and resources across the state of Kentucky related to foster care.

A connected group of foster care alumni, leading advocacy efforts to improve Kentucky’s foster care system.

Champions

True Up relies on the partnership of Champions for foster youth around the state.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana
  • Brighton Center
  • Boys and Girls Haven
  • DCBS
  • Family Scholar House
  • Home of the Innocents
  • Jewish Family Career Services
  • KCTCS
  • Kentuckiana Works
  • Maryhurst
  • Mentoring Plus
  • North Key
  • Orphan Care Alliance
  • Louisville Metro Government
  • SAFY
  • Santa’s Little Helper’s
  • Seven Counties
  • St. Joseph’s
  • TAYLRD
  • The Lucky Ones
  • The Spot
  • Youth Villages

Interested in joining our network of Champions?

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Founders of True Up

Frank Harshaw

Frank HarshawAs a boy, Frank Harshaw experienced some of the difficult challenges of growing up in foster care. With help and encouragement from others, he was determined to gain an education, a good job and an independent life.

Today, Mr. Harshaw, a successful businessman with a loving family of his own, is determined to help foster youth in Jefferson County and across Kentucky escape the common trap of poverty. He’s leading a movement, known as True Up, to ensure foster youth learn basic life skills and gain the education they need to become strong, independent adults.

Nikki Thornton

Nikki ThorntonNikki is the primary contact for youth and young adults who have a foster care history and their champions in the community. Her vision is to make True Up a beacon of support and empowerment for individuals navigating the challenges of transitioning from foster care to independent adulthood.