Our work at Foster Care to Success is so intrinsically tied this issue, as some people fail to realize: children in the foster care system are not bad kids, rather they’ve had bad things happen to them. Every year, about 3 million cases of child abuse are reported in the United States, most of which […]
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Aim Higher Alum Creates Change at Her University
Bette Maisel is a 2014 Aim Higher Fellow attending Notre Dame de Namur University. As a senior at NDNU, Maisel is leveraging her Aim Higher experience to design a program to support other foster youth attending her university. “The program will create healthier experiences for students transitioning from high school to college. We want to […]
6 Ways to Search for a Summer Internship
The end of spring break means summer is right around the corner! As you make plans for how and where to spend those upcoming summer months, why not consider putting yourself one step ahead of the competition and apply for an internship? Interning boosts your resume and makes you stand out from the crowd because […]
Is Temping Right For You?
Is graduation looming? Are you unsure of where you want to work or what you want to do? What if you could work on short term assignments to better understand what you like or don’t like? You can. It’s called temping. So, what is temping? photo by: Fotolia Temping is exactly how it sounds: […]
“Lost Childhoods,” First-of-its-Kind and Largest Collection of Foster Youth Memorabilia
Life is a series of moments and memories, sometimes captured in photos or memorabilia that tell stories of tragedy and triumph. Regardless of the theme, stories can help us heal, inspire us to grow, and define our purpose. Foster youth have a myriad of stories that shed light and awareness on our current system; for […]
New Documentary Showcases World of Foster Care Through Animation, Community Storytelling
Current and former foster youth are joining their voices to reframe the discussion about foster care—one YouTube video at a time. Using video, animation, storytelling and social media, the Foster Care Film and Community Engagement Project offers the foster care community various ways to share experiences and enlighten others about the world of foster care.
Former Foster Youth Gives Back Through Heart 2 Heart Charity
Albert Einstein once said, “A life lived for others, is the only life worth living.” Jodie Williams is a great example of this. Williams is the founder of Heart 2 Heart, a small nonprofit of volunteers in Solano County, CA dedicated to helping local foster youth. According to an article on dailyrepublic.com, Heart 2 Heart’s […]
[Guest blog] The Importance and Impact of Protecting Foster Youth’s Credit
Children and youth in the foster care system are at high risk for financial fraud because of their frequent moves and the fact that many – sometimes unscrupulous – people may have access to their personal information. A recent Los Angeles County study found that eight percent of 16- and 17-year-olds in the foster care […]
National Social Work Month
Did you know? March is National Social Work Month! In 1963, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) first introduced this month to raise awareness of both the need and the incredible impact social workers make in our society. The campaign garnered buzz and enough media attention that politicians began to advocate for National Social […]
ASP Coach Kat Foley Shares How Successful Coaching Leads to Successful Students
As an Academic Success Program coach with Foster Care to Success (FC2S), I am rewarded with seeing my students grow and blossom throughout their college years, while experiencing tremendous personal growth myself through these relationships. I love being a part of their academic and everyday lives as a coach, sounding board, encourager, editor, and support […]
