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Hear about Urban Institute's latest research on the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program on Tuesday, March 7, 2-3:30 pm EST. Devlin Hanson, Michael Pergamit, and Laura Packard Tucker will share the findings of their report, “Do Education and Training Vouchers Make a Difference for Young Adults in Foster Care? A Study of Ten States”...
The King County Passport Consortium is a diverse group of King County stakeholders who create strategies that improve access to post-secondary programs for youth who have been in foster care or have experienced unaccompanied homelessness. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.
This webinar will demonstrate how data these profiles can be used to: Educate community members, educators, and policymakers about the prevalence and the impact of child and youth homelessness, from early childhood through postsecondary education Explore whether local school districts may be under-identifying children and youth experiencing homelessness Understand patterns of federal funding and its...
Join the OSPI team for a March training. Attendees will learn the basics of foster care education, while diving into some current issues school staff are facing. This training is geared towards any member of a school district. Register Here
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...
Join OSPI-WSAC staff and our knowledgeable presenters from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Clover Park Technical College, and the Washington State Achievement Council on March 22, 9–10:30 AM. Learn about pathways to access apprenticeship program opportunities in Washington, how students interested in apprenticeships can be supported in their path, how CTCs are...
College Success Foundation (CSF) College Services provides one-on-one and small-group coaching to 2- and 4-year college students throughout Washington State. CSF coaches are training on the Fostering Success Coaching Model developed within the Seita Scholars Program, a campus support program for students from foster care at Western Michigan University. The coaching approach was informed by...
This regional group is for professionals and educators in the Northwest region/Region 3* that work in the secondary or post-secondary area and support Passport to Careers eligible students. Please contact passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information. *Region 3 includes Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and/or San Juan Counties.
Please join us for the third annual The Journey Continues - We Got You! a virtual College and Career Resource Fair. This is an opportunity to meet representatives at the local colleges and get your questions answered about supports, apprenticeships, financial aid, scholarships, and resources specifically for students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied...
Make a plan to attend the upcoming webinar Promising Partnerships: Supporting College Student Success Through Collaboration Between Basic Needs and Financial Aid Offices on Wednesday, April 26, 11:30am - 1pm. This webinar will present the findings from a report from John Burton Advocates for Youth highlighting opportunities for enhanced collaboration and coordination across financial aid...
