Who we are
Empowering through baking
The Cake Therapy Foundation is a transformative community supporting women and girls impacted by the justice system, foster care and out-of-home placement, fostering resilience, healing and entrepreneurial spirit.
Our programs
ConsistencyA steadfast commitment to be reliable and dependable for every participant.
CommonalityShared experiences that forge bonds and celebrate strength in unity.
CakeSweet creations as a canvas for expression and a catalyst for empowerment.
Our story
Founder Dr. Altreisha Foster, a public health scientist, author and baker, found healing in baking during hard seasons of her life, a journey she shares in her book Cake Therapy: How Baking Changed My Life.
With co-founder Dr. Oladi Bentho, she built the Foundation to open that same door for young women whose lives have been disrupted by the justice and foster care systems, pairing the joy of baking with evidence-based support.
What participants gain
- Self-sufficiency and life skills
- Creativity and emotional resilience
- Educational and career opportunities
- A lasting community of support
Where we work
Public and private schools, community organizations and after-school programs across Minnesota.