While young people in foster care face huge challenges, they too aspire to a better future through college and will succeed at that level with the right support and resources.

Our goal is to use foster care as an opportunity to improve the trajectory of the overall educational experiences and outcomes for youth in foster care. Advocacy and support begin from the moment a young person enters into foster care. From ensuring timely access to early intervention services to making sure the student is on track to graduate, our educational specialists are engaged with students, biological parents, and foster parents every step of the way.

Our educational specialists use a team approach to help identify the unique educational needs of youth and advocate for the appropriate services to address those needs. Students who need extra support to successfully complete high school are placed on the path to their high school equivalency diplomas that open the door to a rich post-secondary education.

Our college success advisors offer extensive social-emotional and academic support while also helping students navigate the financial aid process. Youth are able to complete application processes far more easily and prepare for the demanding transition from high school to college. Our advisors continue to provide support throughout college to help support youth in graduating from college