Support for Foster Care Students

The Universities of Wisconsin Fostering Success Programs provide individualized guidance and resources for youth with lived experience in foster care, homelessness, or who are orphaned or wards of the court with an interest in pursuing higher education.

This website was developed to serve as a gateway to:

  • Programs and services available to this population of students.
  • Campus contacts, who are working to help this population successfully transition to our campuses.
  • State and Federal resources available to support students in college.

11 universities currently operate Fostering Success programs with UW-Madison joining in 2025.

Fostering Success Flier pdf
Governor Tony Evers stands casually in the center of a group of six college students.

Governor Tony Evers with a group of six Fostering Success program participants.

Services

See the services and support offered for our students across the state of Wisconsin.

Get Connected

Learn more about resources, programs, and contacts across all 13 UW campuses.

Resources

Check out national and local resources to support your higher education journey.

Current Programs & Campus Contacts