Western Michigan University - Center for Fostering Success

Organization Name:
Western Michigan University - Center for Fostering Success
Address:
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
City, State, ZIP:
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone:
(269) 387-8344
Year Founded:
2012
Website:
https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess

Contact Name:
Mallory L Sellers
Title:
Fostering Success Coach Training Coordinator
Email Address:
mallory.sellers@wmich.edu
Phone:
(269) 387-8383

Program Description

Fostering Success Michigan, through generous support from The Kresge Foundation, Western Michigan University and others, is building a statewide collective-impact strategy that strives to prepare young people in foster care between the ages of 12 to 25 across the state of Michigan. Fostering Success Michigan is utilizing the Collective Impact Framework to support Michigan's efforts of large scale social change in the area of youth and alumni of foster care and their access and succuss in higher education and post-college careers. The Collective Impact Framework employs five distinct conditions for social change: Backbone Organization, Common Agenda, Mutually Reinforcing Activities, Shared Measurement, and Continuous Communication.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College transition and retention support
Community service/service hours

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
Parent/family services
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

First-Generation

Less than 25%