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Gina Stevens

Gina Stevens

Program Director and Co-Founder of Fostering Youth Independence, a Santa Clarita nonprofit supporting foster youth transitioning to adulthood and post-secondary education.

Jun 25, 2026

KNX Hero of the Week

KNX Hero of the Week

Helping foster youth to become successful, independent adults! Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week, Gina Stevens and Carolyn Olsen of the non-profit, Fostering Youth Independence!

Jun 25 · 2m

Heather Jordan
Heather JordanHOST
2:44
They even hold money management classes for those entering the workplace.
Gina Stevens
Gina StevensGUEST
2:48
Honestly, I feel lucky every day to meet these youth and see the trajectory of their lives literally change before my eyes.
Gina Stevens
Gina StevensGUEST
2:58
When we first started doing this, we said,
Heather Jordan
Heather JordanHOST
3:12
Our KNX Heroes of the Week, Gina Stevens and Carolyn Olsen, and the entire staff and volunteer team at Fostering Youth Independence.
Gina Stevens
Gina StevensGUEST
3:20
It's such an unknown problem to so many, and I feel like our youth, you know, I always say they're the forgotten population.
Gina Stevens
Gina StevensGUEST
3:27
And so for you to highlight them, again, they're our heroes too.
Gina Stevens
Gina StevensGUEST
3:31
They're resilient and they're wonderful people.
Gina Stevens
Gina StevensGUEST
3:33
And so for you to highlight them is really incredible, and I appreciate it.

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