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# Be College Ready

June 22, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

As a young adult, have you ever felt obtaining a college degree was not in your reach? Or, are you still in high school and busy thinking about all the other things you need to do when you turn 18 and graduate? If you answered yes, we are here to let you know that achieving your educational goals is possible and it is never too early to “Be College Ready”.

girl_graduatingMore importantly, you do not have to tackle this endeavor alone! College Success Arizona wants to see you complete college while providing you the support and resources to succeed and improve your quality of life.

College Success Arizona awards scholarships to individuals with financial challenges to enhance their ability to receive a college degree. “The professional mentoring supports we provide along with the scholarships are the key ingredient in helping our scholars persist in and graduate from college.”

In order to further support young adults educational attendance, College Success Arizona provides scholarships only to students who are part of their College Preparatory Partner Organizations. Students who meet eligibility requirements and are active members of these partner organizations will be eligible to apply for their 2016-2017 academic year scholarships.

Click here, to read more about College Success Arizona and to become a student of one of their College Preparatory Partners so you can ensure your educational road to success!

Filed Under: Education, Programs Tagged With: Children's Action Alliance, College Success Arizona, Foster Care, Foster Care Mentors, Foster Care Young Adults, Foster children, foster youth, Fostering Advocates Arizona

Real-Life Advocate : Brittany

May 29, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Brittany’s story below:

Brittany_BlogPost

I want others to succeed after aging out of foster care.”

From Brittany’s experiences, she developed a passion to help others going through similar trials and tribulations of being in foster care. As a member of the Fostering Advocates Arizona (FAAZ) Young Adult Leadership Board, Brittany takes initiative to be involved in her community, particularly advocating for successful transitions of young adults aging out of foster care. Recently she attended MY FEST, as a FAAZ representative, to speak with foster youth and increase awareness of social capital, housing, and the importance of creating a support system for young adults in care.

Read more about Brittany and her passion to help people here.

Have a story to share about how Fostering Advocates Arizona has impacted you? Join in the conversation on Facebook or comment below. #FosterCareMonth #reallifeadvocate #fostercareadvocate #youthspeakchange #fosterclub

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Real Life Advocate : Patience

May 28, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Patience’s story below:


Patienceblog“My passion is to take my knowledge of the things I know and have experienced to bring awareness and change with advocating, music, and poetry.”

Patience is never at a loss for words, as she uses her passion for writing, poetry, and the arts to shed light on the barriers facing Arizona foster youth. Patience is an advocate of helping other foster youth find their voice and to provide the tools and resources to advocate for themselves, as well as know their rights, so they too can thrive as an independent and successful adult.

Read more about Patience here.

Have a story to share about how Fostering Advocates Arizona has impacted you? Join in the conversation on Facebook or comment below. #FosterCareMonth #reallifeadvocate #fostercareadvocate #youthspeakchange #fosterclub

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Real-Life Advocate : Desaray

May 27, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Desaray’s story below:


DesarayBlogpost“I want to challenge and encourage our state and communities to provide a meaningful, healthy and happy life for foster care youth.”

Desaray is at the forefront when it comes to advocating for improved outcomes for foster youth in Arizona. Currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Social Work at Arizona State University, Desaray takes an active role in challenging and encouraging the state of Arizona to create policies and laws that encourage healthy outcomes for young adults in care. She is not shy when it comes to representing her fellow foster care alumni, whether she’s quoted in the ASU News or speaking at the Arizona State Capitol about the importance of post-secondary education and support for foster youth.

Read more about Desaray here.

Have a story to share about how Fostering Advocates Arizona has impacted you? Join in the conversation on Facebook or comment below. #FosterCareMonth #reallifeadvocate #fostercareadvocate #youthspeakchange #fosterclub

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Real-Life Advocate : Adrian

May 26, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Adrian’s story below:

” I want to bring attention to the diverse ways that foster youth may live in their own communities.”

Adrian has big aspirations to change the way in which the needs of foster care youth are recognized. Those aspirations are followed by immense effort and participation in his community to advocate for safe self-expression for foster youth. Adrian makes an active effort to be culturally competent, as he engages with foster youth to hear their voice and understand their needs and priorities. Adrian enjoys presenting to foster care youth and educating them on resources and services available to young adults in foster care, such as the Independent Living Program, Transitional Independent Living Program, and the Education Training Voucher.

Read more about Adrian here.

Have a story to share about how Fostering Advocates Arizona has impacted you? Join in the conversation on Facebook or comment below. #FosterCareMonth #reallifeadvocate #fostercareadvocate #youthspeakchange #fosterclub

Filed Under: Advocacy, News

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