Achieving higher education goals: Resources for youth in and from foster care
This fact sheet provides information, including tips on scholarships and financial aid, that can help youth continue their education.
Education
Improving Higher Education Outcomes for Students from Foster Care: Readings, Resources, Program Links
This Supporting Success supplement offers resources for postsecondary education professionals working to support students from foster care.
PBS explores programs that support foster youths’ educational success
One of the most important supports that helps students succeed in school is a deeply involved and caring adult.
How do youth placed in foster care fare once they grow up?
The Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study provided a clearer picture of how alumni were functioning after they left care.
SafeCare: Evidence-based Neglect Prevention Model Shows Effectiveness with American Indians
This study evaluates SafeCare, a home-visiting model that addresses child neglect, the most common form of maltreatment.
Get up, get dressed, get ready: Breakfast Group “Tie One On” luncheon
In his keynote address at the Tie One On luncheon, Dr. William C. Bell speaks about preparation and responsibility.
Supporting Success: Improving Higher Education Outcomes for Students from Foster Care
This resource provides professionals and advocates with a powerful tool for improving postsecondary education and training outcomes.
Pacific Lutheran University commencement address: promise of tomorrow
Dr. William C. Bell delivers the commencement address to the Pacific Lutheran University class of 2010.
The job is not done when foster care ends
Dr. William C. Bell testifies before the California Assembly Select Committee on Foster Care.
Elevation begins with education
Dr. William C. Bell addresses the Congressional Black Caucus.