FSM YVAC & YIT Toolkit
This toolkit provides professionals working with students an overview of YVAC (Young Adult Voluntary…
Mentorships are a great opportunity to forge a relationship with youth and alumni of foster care in your community, while also helping them to establish roots in activities they enjoy. Career guidance, academic preparation, and social connections are all important elements of different mentor relationships. We encourage you to check out resources to see what types of mentor opportunities are available. Additionally, resources are available for caregivers to provide more information on helping youth prepare for postsecondary education success.
When developing a relationship with a youth or alumni of care, have fun! Be inspired! But most importantly, be authentic. A strong support system teaches children important skills about how to be successful in life.
A pledge by a supportive adult to provide specific supports to a young person in foster care with a goal of establishing a lifelong, kin-like relationship.
This toolkit provides professionals working with students an overview of YVAC (Young Adult Voluntary…
This toolkit highlights steps for registering to vote in Michigan. It also provides resources to…
This easy to use toolkit contains links to resources in Michigan for youth with experience in foster care.
Join us to learn more about how to "coach" students through mandatory vaccination requirements on campuses!
This easy to use toolkit contains links to resources in Michigan for youth with experience in foster care!
National Foster Care Month 2021: Reflections from the FSM Ambassadors
Learn more about the campuses in Michigan that offer support to youth with experience in foster care!
Thinking about college? This toolkit will walk you through everything you need to know about campus…
The Fostering Success Central program provides on-campus support to youth with experience in foster…
This webinar highlights updates on policies related to the Every Student Succeeds Act!
Comprehensive resource for students facing homelessness and basic needs insecurity.
This report presents findings from the Wave 3 Youth Survey of the California Youth Transitions to…
Policy recommendations from the Foster Youth Internship Program, Tools for Transformation 2018!
This guide, produced by Michigan's Children, provides easy ways to build your skills in advocacy!
Great resource related to homelessness from Affordable Colleges online!
Fostering Success Michigan is a program of Educate Tomorrow that aims to increase access and success in higher education and post-college careers for youth with experience in foster care. Learn how you can contribute to building a holistic network that insulates (i.e., strengthens protective factors and reduces risks) the education to career "pipeline."
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