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…
Thinking about college? This toolkit will walk you through everything you need to know about campus…
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!
This landmark report offers new insights into the educational experiences of foster youth attending a…
The 7 life domains represent all of the areas of a youth's life that affect how s/he transitions from…
This page contains valuable resources for information on resilience and resilience development.
The MHEF fills medical gaps for youth in foster care and foster and adoptive parents.
The YourNMC program is designed to help current and former foster youth who are transitioning into…
REACH provides a case management model advocating on behalf of all students to help them overcome barriers.
At Foster Care Alumni of America, we believe in all people from foster care. That is why we launched…
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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