About us

I (Sara Raturi) was in the eighth grade doing a project for school when we came to the topic of foster care. I was intrigued, and through lots of research, realized I wanted to make an impact. I felt so privileged, thinking, if I have the resources to help improve even just one child’s future, why don’t I? Children in Foster Care face more difficulty when it comes to school work, due to disruptive learning, unstable living conditions, lack of progression in support systems, misunderstanding from teachers, limited access to educational resources, etc. All of this leads to lower graduation rates contrasted to their peers. This causes a domino effect, later affecting them to less opportunities as they continue to grow. Now, while not all of these issues can be addressed all at once, we believe we can make a change in small steps, starting with education.

At Educate Beyond, we are a dedicated nonprofit committed to making books accessible to children in foster care. Our team is made up of educators, caregivers, students, and community members who believe in the power of stories to uplift, heal, and empower. Together, we are creating a network of support, where every book is a step toward hope and self-discovery.