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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 : Ashley

May 22, 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 Ashley’s story below:

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“I’m going to school to follow my passions and make a change in the lives of our youth.”

Ashley is currently attending University of Arizona, and is pursuing her degree in Social Work and in Graphic Design. From her experience in foster care, she is passionate about helping others by providing input on how foster care can better meet the needs of youth. She is looking forward to turning her advocacy skills into action, as she speaks with foster families on the importance of fostering young adults.

Read more about Ashley 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, Education

Bridging Success Early Start is “Pivital” For Foster Youth

May 7, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment


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Fostering Advocates Arizona board member, Desaray Klimenko, was recently featured in the ASU News editorial Former foster youth get head start on college preparedness with new ASU program. She spoke on the importance of developing a support system for foster youth who are pursuing a college degree. In 2014, approximately 711 young adults exited foster care in the state of Arizona. Often the road map to post-secondary education for these youth is anything but easy to navigate. Without the assistance from adults or role-models to navigate financial assistance, housing, and balancing work and school, attaining a college degree seems slim at best.

Without the preparation and resources, these challenges can easily derail students from pursuing, and achieving, a college degree,” Cynthia Lietz, associate dean in the College of Public Service and Community Solutions (cited from ASUNews).

Bridging Success Early-Start is looking to fill that gap and provide a safety net for young adults by preparing students for college and providing resources to foster youth entering the ASU campus. They will provide support through a one-week program orientation before the start of the fall semester. Through this program, young adults will be receiving specialized training and will gain the knowledge and practice of life skills that significantly increase their chances of success, while also facilitating connections that build stability.

Read more about how you can navigate your college path.

 

Filed Under: Aging Out, Education

Application Deadline Approaching

February 23, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Get your applications in by March 1, 2015 for the Armstrong Family Foundation Scholarship Program.

Criteria:

  • Be an orphan, ward of the court, living with extended family, in foster care, an independent student without financial support, or experienced extreme life circumstances
  • Be a U.S. citizen or lawful legal resident
  • Be an Arizona resident
  • Be admitted to ASU by the application deadline and seeking a degree full time
  • Have and maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative academic GPA, non-weighted
  • Have a demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Deadline: March 1st

Get the Application here: https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/ArmstrongFamilyFoundationScholarship

Filed Under: Education

The Nina Scholars Program at ASU – Now Accepting Applications!

February 23, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

The Nina Scholars Program at Arizona State University is now accepting applications for ASU students interested in studying during the fall 2015 semester.  Please see the attached letter for details on this announcement and please share this opportunity widely. Download the flier here.

Filed Under: Education

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