The Education and Training Voucher Program in New York
The New York Education and Training Voucher Program is a federally-funded, state-administered program designed to help youth who were in U.S. foster care
A Parent’s Guide to College
The guide addresses all aspects of college preparation from making the most of high school to financing your child’s education. Make use of this guide to examine your student’s educational options.
Young Adults Leaving Home
One of the chief emotional issues adoptees face throughout their lives is learning how to cope effectively with the feelings that are associated with separation and loss. Leaving home is the ultimate separation, and not only has its own complicated challenges, but can trigger all of the feelings the adoptee may have about their own separation from the birth family and subsequent separations from foster families.
Youth Success NYC – A Resource for Youth in Care and After Care
In the foster care system in New York, everyone ages out at 21, whether he or she likes it or not. No more nursing from the system, no more free room and board, and no more depending on others to make your life easier! It’s time to spread your wings and leave the nest. Time to go out and earn yourself a decent living."
OEDb; College Scholarship and Grant Database
Search through Open Education Database's (OEDb) directory of scholarships for financial aid opportunities. Included are: General Grants Federal Grants Education Level-Based Grants Community College Grant [...]
College Cost Reduction and Access Act
The “Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act” ( 2007) amendment, which changes the federal definition of “independent student” to include foster care youth adopted after age 13; and bases students’ financial aid eligibility solely on their ability to pay, regardless of adoptive parents’ income.