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The U.S. Department of Education recently released new guidance on financial aid (FAFSA) determinations for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth who are self-supporting and at risk of homelessness. In this webinar, presenters from the U.S. Department of Education will present an overview of the new guidance and respond to questions. Participants also will...
How can you help someone with low mood and distress?  We dedicate this hour workshop to taking a deeper look at depression and suicide, including what depression is and how it is linked to suicide, how to recognize signs and symptoms of depression, the myths and stigma, and gauging risk of suicide in clients. The...
May 12 is the final day to cancel your registration to the 2023 State Passport to Careers Conference and receive a full refund. Contact us at passport@784f4b0c48.nxcli.io.
The Eastern Regional Passport Group facilitates collaboration among local service providers, addresses barriers, and further empowers students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness to achieve their secondary and post-secondary educational and training goals. You are invited to join our group if you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to...
If you work in the secondary or post-secondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the South Central area/Region 2* and would like to connect with other professionals and share resources, consider joining this group! The South Central Passport group convenes quarterly and meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email...
The Passport to Careers State Conference is an engaging two-day event with multiple opportunities to network, connect, share, learn, and be inspired by professionals actively supporting youth with foster care and/or unaccompanied homeless experience to reach their academic goals. In addition, you will have the opportunity to hear about new concepts and emerging issues that...
Mental health is an area of increasing concern for students that we serve, so to strategically address student needs, we must examine how we define equity and implement strategies that center the most marginalized populations. This session will allow participants to reflect on their understanding of equity; share and debrief challenges related to student mental...
This webinar will highlight the major differences between high school and college, such as IDEA vs. ADA, time management, academic responsibility, and self-advocacy. Intended for college-bound students, families, and professionals, this presentation will examine areas of transition such as self-advocacy, career awareness, goal setting, and campus resources essential in supporting students’ success as they move...
Join members of the Passport Leadership Team Advising Structure Workgroup to learn about and discuss policy successes from the 2023 legislative session. We will also debrief the PLT engagement in advocacy this year and ask for input on how to move these conversations forward. Register Presenters: Juliet Schindler is the Executive Director of Public Affairs...
This is one of the only national scholarship programs specifically serving youth that have experienced homelessness with financial assistance and staff and peer support to get into and complete higher...
