The Universities of Wisconsin support college access and success for youth with lived- experience in foster care or homelessness or who are orphaned or wards of the court. This group of students strengthens our university communities and adds value to the educational experience for all students, faculty, and staff.
- Campus visits for foster youth currently enrolled in high school
- Individualized support and referrals to campus resources
- Community of support
- FREE Resources: college supplies, shelf-stable food, household/hygiene supplies, and monthly meals
- Emergency funding
- Work-study positions in Fostering Success offices
- Opportunities for leadership and advocacy
Updated: 09/10/2025
GET SUPPORT NOW
- EMERGENCY: 911
- UW MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 24/7: 888-531-2142 or chat
- NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 988
- HOPELINE TEXT SERVICE: Text HOPELINE to 741741
- VETERANS CRISIS LINE: 988 (press 1) or Text 838255
- LGBTQ CRISIS LINE: 1-866-488-7386