Foster Care Awareness

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Integrating Coaching into Transitional Programming for Students from Foster Care

Tuesday, May 9 | 2pm-3:30pm
This is a Virtual Event. Click to Access Zoom Link

This presentation will focus on practical ways to integrate individual and group coaching into campus-based programming during periods of transition for students with experience in foster care. The presenters will share examples of transition programming, including summer bridge programs and First Year Seminars, and the ways that the Fostering Success Coach Model can be integrated to maximize support.

This event is co-sponsored by CETERA; an organization dedicated to increasing networks of support for youth from foster care.


An Introduction to Adolescent Brain Development

Monday, May 13 | 3pm-4:30pm
This is a Virtual Event. Click to Access Zoom Link

Join us for an introduction on integrating adolescent brain development into our practice with older youth/students with experience in foster care.

This event is co-sponsored by CETERA; an organization dedicated to increasing networks of support for youth from foster care.


Fostering Success Michigan Advocacy Day at the Capitol

Wednesday, May 15 | 10am-4:30pm

Join us for a day at the Capitol to speak with local and key state legislators about the critical need for campus-based and statewide postsecondary support for students with experience in foster care in Michigan. We aim to garner support for the FSM鈥檚 budget line item and raise awareness for campus support programs in their districts.

This event is co-sponsored by Fostering Success Michigan; a statewide initiative that aims to increase access and success in higher education for students with experience in foster care.


A Community Conversation: Overcoming Generational Trauma

Wednesday, May 22 | 3:30pm-5pm
Multicultural Center, Adrian Trimpe Building 2466 Ring Road South, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Join us for the premiere viewing of a mini documentary featuring esteemed authors of the book 'Redefining Normal', Justin and Alexis Black, who will join us for a community conversation. Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is co-sponsored by Family Bound; an organization dedicated to providing resources to help foster healthy family relationships.