In her own words, Passport student Haddie explains how her Passport student support coach, Anjilica Gonzalez, has provided guidance and support during her college journey.

I have only positive feedback for Anjilica. She has helped me so much with literally everything. She’s even helped me with things she’s not a part of or doesn’t know anything about. She has definitely been a good friend to me in general.

Anjilica Gonzalez supports Passport students—those who were in foster care or homeless without a parent or guardian—as they overcome barriers and face unique challenges. She helps them prepare for and succeed in college, apprenticeships, or pre-apprenticeship programs.

When I first started talking to Kati about the Passport program, I was kind of iffy about it. I didn’t really understand it, and in reality, we were still getting to know each other. Over time, Kati made it a lot easier to talk to her. She kept talking to me and really tried to develop our relationship and get to know me. She always asks how I’m doing and how class is going. I was nervous when I first met her; I wasn’t used to someone actually asking me how I was doing and being so forward with me.