University of Michigan–Flint: Mpowering My Success
The Mpowering My Success program provides on-campus support to previous foster youth admitted to the…
The FSM Champions of the Domains Webinar Series highlights the innovative ways that campus based support programs in the FSM Network provide support to students with experience in foster care in each life domain.The Blavin Scholars Program recently offered a student-centered, student-directed life skills conference at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in response to student requests for more streamlined workshops. The day long, spy themed event included opportunities for students to build a wide range of life skills related to budgeting, studying, self-defense and even included cooking workshops with world renown chefs! The event ended with a discussion panel where Blavin almuni discussed their own "adulting" experiences. Join us as we talk to Miriam Connolly, Director of the Blavin Scholars program to learn more about this innovative intervention and tips you can use to help students build capacity in the Life Skills Domain!
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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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