Program areas at FC2S
Education and training vouchers - administering state grants, tuition waivers and other funds To 2795 students attending 1980 postsecondary institutions (training programs, community colleges and universities). The program is national; however, focus is on the eight states of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, north carolina, and Ohio. Students receive personalized coaching and encouragement, leadership opportunities and Care packages.
Scholarships - scholarships are awared To students who are provided with individualized support To address their academic, career, personal and financial concerns. Scholarships are granted based on a combination of merit and need, To 294 attending postsecondary institutions nationwide.
Care packages - securing items, packing and mailing 2000+ boxes each academic year and working with business and community groups throughout the country To send Care packages To fc2s students. These boxes are a tangible demonstration of the Care and concern felt by people nationwide towards young people in Foster Care; each box contains items both necessary To and desired by college students, along with personal cards and notes from volunteers. Annually for valentine's day, each student gets a hand-crafted red scarf which becomes, for many, a treasured keepsake.
Student support - student support services: providing intensive individual support To 800+ students including money management and budgeting financial aid, postsecondary Success and career and employment planning.