Region 1
Phone: (617) 565-1020
Email: ACF.Region1@acf.hhs.gov
Address: JFK Federal Building, Room 2000
Boston, MA 02203
Central's Academic Readiness & Engagement Program (CARE)
New Britain, CT
ABOUT
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CARE is designed to support students with experience in foster care (SEFC) throughout their entire academic journey.
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The program connects scholars with tutoring, academic advising, career exploration, and social-emotional support through the Counseling & Wellness Center, while also pairing them with trained peer mentors to ease the transition into college life.
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Students also participate in workshops and discussion forums to build the academic, social, and professional skills they need to become empowered, self-motivated graduates.
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CONTACT
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Tanya Kennedy
Location: Willard DiLoreto Hall, Suite W 313
Office: 860.832.1907
Fax: 860.832.0191
No programs able to be identified at this time.
If you would like your program added, please contact us at nrc.fahe@gmail.com
Foster Success- UMassAmherst
Amherst, MA
ABOUT
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The Foster Success program connects students who have experienced foster care (SEFC) with dedicated Success Coaches who help them set goals, navigate academics, and access campus resources.
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Students may also be eligible for state-specific financial support, including the Foster Care Tuition and Fee Assistance program and the Mass Foster Care Grant, as well as a Foster Student Success Fund for unexpected costs like graduation expenses, basic needs, or personal emergencies.
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Beyond finances, the program offers access to free tutoring, counseling, legal assistance, career services, and break housing support, ensuring foster youth have a strong foundation throughout their time at UMass.
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CONTACT
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Center for Multicultural Advancement & Student Success
Location: 417 Goodell Hall, 140 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003
Office: (413) 545-2517
Website: https://www.umass.edu/cmass/foster-success
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No programs able to be identified at this time.
If you would like your program added, please contact us at nrc.fahe@gmail.com
Foster Care Youth Scholarship- Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
ABOUT
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The Foster Care Youth Scholarship Program is a comprehensive scholarship program that covers tuition, fees, room and board, textbooks, and other educational materials to remove nearly all financial barriers to earning a degree.
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Beyond funding, the program wraps students in year-round support, including services during summer, academic breaks, and holidays, so there's no gap in housing or support, even when campus slows down. It was established in fall 2024 as a four-year pilot in partnership with the RI Office of Postsecondary Commissioner and DCYF, reflecting a strong statewide commitment to making sure foster youth have everything they need to succeed at RIC.
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CONTACT
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Center for Multicultural Advancement & Student Success
Location: 600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Office: 401-456-8000
No programs able to be identified at this time.
If you would like your program added, please contact us at nrc.fahe@gmail.com