Youth Development Program

Greater Than Expectations, Inc. was born of a childhood dream to do more so that kids who have become a part of the foster care system know that they can ultimately be more than their current circumstances.

Changing Lives, One Youth at a Time

WHO WE ARE

GTE's founder, Dr. Crystal Ward, has always had an undeniable passion to teach, lead, and encourage youth to push for the next level and achieve whatever goals they set their sights on.

  • Our Mission

    To educate youth from foster care, equipping them with the essential tools necessary to transform their lives and discover their potential as leaders and change-makers in a challenging world.

  • Our Vision

    A world where every foster youth has equitable access to education, mentorship, and community — empowering them to thrive far beyond expectations.

  • Our Work

    Through tutoring, mentorship, scholarships, and life-skills programs, we create a safety net of support that follows foster youth from adolescence into adulthood.

 

Make a donation.

Within four years of aging out of foster care, half of former foster youth report no earnings. Among those who are employed, the average annual income is just $7,500.

Your generous donation will help Greater Than Expectations, stop this vicious cycle of poverty amongst our foster care teens.