The Universities of Wisconsin understand and support equity in 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 diversity on our campuses and adds value to the educational experience for the campus communities in Wisconsin.
- 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: 04/10/2024
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: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
- LGBTQ CRISIS LINE: 1-866-488-7386