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From Foster Care to Flourishing: Mesa Farm's First Year of Change
What happens when you give young adults leaving foster care more than just a roof over their heads? At Mesa Farm on Ojai’s East End, the answer is dignity, stability, and a real chance at self-sufficiency.
With ten tiny homes nestled among citrus orchards, vegetable plots, and honeybee hives, Mesa Farm is more than a facility — it’s a launchpad. Residents, ages 18–24, gain practical skills like interviewing, résumé building, and financial literacy while also tending the land and connecting with a supportive community of staff and volunteers.
In just its first year, Mesa Farm has already…
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