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Focus on Youth Receives $100,000 Grant from Millstone Fund
WEST CHESTER, Ohio — October 15, 2026 — Focus on Youth (FOY), a nonprofit organization providing trauma-responsive foster care, adoption, and behavioral health services, is pleased to announce it has received a $100,000 Sustainability Transition Grant from the Millstone Fund.
The grant will help FOY strengthen its organizational infrastructure, expand fundraising and marketing efforts, and enhance donor engagement. This investment will support the organization’s efforts to build long-term financial stability and ensure it is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of children, youth, and families in the communities it serves.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Millstone Fund for this investment in Focus on Youth,” said Alicia Ajiboye, Executive Director and CEO. “This grant provides an important opportunity to strengthen our organization behind the scenes, build stronger relationships with our supporters, and create a more sustainable foundation for the future.”
As Focus on Youth continues to advance its mission of promoting permanency, safety, and well-being for youth and families, strengthening organizational capacity is essential to maintaining effective services and responding to emerging community needs.
“This support allows us to be intentional about our future while remaining focused on the children and families who depend on us,” Ajiboye added.
About Focus on Youth
Focus on Youth is a nonprofit organization based in West Chester, Ohio, dedicated to improving lives through trauma-responsive foster care, adoption, and behavioral health services that promote permanency, safety, and well-being for youth and families. Through its programs and community partnerships, FOY works to strengthen families and help children and youth thrive.
To learn more about Focus on Youth, visit www.FocusonYouth.com
Media Contact
Renee Kirshner, Development Specialist
Focus on Youth
rkirshner@focusonyouth.com
513-644-1030
