Offers a transitional housing placement and support opportunity for foster youth ages 18 to 25 who are approaching emancipation or have been emancipated from the child welfare system. Provides financial assistance and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) services while also helping them achieve self-sufficiency so that they can learn life skills upon leaving the foster care system. Participants may live alone or with roommates in apartments or in single-family dwellings, with regular support provided by THP+ staff and ILP Coordinators.

Lifetime Adoption Foundation offers adoption assistance for pregnant women, children up to 14 years, and families seeking to adopt. All adoption opportunities for birth mothers and adoptive families are funded through tax deductible donations from individuals, estates, and corporations.

The Enriched Scholars program is an academic support service committed to advocacy, providing personal growth and economic opportunity for its diverse foster youth student population through education. It is dedicated to student academic success, personal attention, and empowering participating students to be successful in their educational endeavors. Enriched Scholars Program Benefits: *Academic, Career and Personal Guidance Counseling *Financial Aid Specialist *Book Service Assistance *Supplies *Private Tutoring *Monthly Workshop Mixers *Campus Cultural Events *Mentorship Program

The Guardian Scholars Program is committed to improving the educational outcomes for foster youth and former foster youth by providing services and support to meet their needs through transition, graduation, and post-graduate planning. We strive to maximize educational opportunities and university experiences through our comprehensive programs and holistic advising to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.

Foster Care to Success (FC2S) is a national nonprofit organization working solely with college bound foster youth. They help foster youth navigate the tricky waters of academia, understand the importance of personal fiscal responsibility, determine achievable career goals, and create networks of friendship and support. They help by providing tuition grants, book money, living stipends and emergency funding for those unexpected expenses that could derail the most dedicated student on a tight budget. They also provide academic coaches, personal mentors, care packages and internship opportunities.

Foster Care Alumni of America is a national non-profit association that has been founded and is led by alumni of the foster care system. They use the term alumni to describe those who have been in foster care during their childhood/youth. The mission of FCAA is to connect the alumni community and to transform foster care policy and practice, ensuring opportunity for people in and from foster care. CONNECTING: FCAA provides opportunities for alumni to know each other, to share support and information, and to become an extended family for each other. Whether attending meetings, responding to chat rooms, or participating in events, FCAA shares alumni stories and experiences as well as builds networks of friendship across the nation.

For more information please visit their website: www.fostercarealumni.org