Tell Me More! From Foster Youth To College
Student
Ana Ramos, MSW, RCSWI
Program Director, Fostering Panther Pride
Elizabeth Carrillo
Program Director, Academic Advising Center
Undergraduate Education
What is Fostering Panther Pride (FPP)?
FPP offers tailored academic and
other support services to students
identified as former foster youth or
homeless.
FPP Components
Program Director
Student Success Coach
Mentoring Program
Research
Graduation Success Initiative(GSI)
Internal and External Partnerships
FPP Program growth
FIU MODEL OF SUCCESS
Model Of Success (Cont..)
Access
Access Partnership:
• Miami Dade County
Public Schools (ACCESS)
• MDCPS-Project Upstart
• Miami Dade College (One stop)
Navigating University
Polices:
• Tuition Exceptions
• Application fees
• Financial Aid
Holistic Admissions
• Early Assessment
and Intervention
• Analysis of SAT – ACT
– PERT – HS GPA
• Dual enrollment
• College GPA (transf.)
• Connect 4 Success
Model Of Success (Cont..)
RETENTION
Scholarships:
• Housing• Book Vouchers
Community Partners:
• Voices for Children
• Educate Tomorrow
• Miami Homes for All
• MDCPS-Project Upstart
• UPS
• Alliance• Handy
• Private Donors
• Homeless Helpline
Additional
Assistance:
• Food Pantry
• Toiletries
• Care Packages
• Clothing
• Text books
Student Access and Success:Mentoring
Program
Workshops
Events
156 Housing Scholarships 188 Book Vouchers
Model of Success (Cont.…)
RETENTION
Housing:
• On Campus
• Off Campus
• Application fees
• Community Partners
Counseling Services:
• Victim Empowerment
• Therapeutic Services
Student Affairs Support:
• Food Pantry
• Internships
• SGA scholarships
Financial Aid:
• FWS
• Institutional Grants
• Scholarships
• Federal Grants• Loans
Model of Success (Cont.…)
Office of Analysis &
Information Management:
• Research Data• Panther Pals
GRADUATION
Academic Support Services:
• Tutoring Services
• Intrusive Advising (exploratory)
• GSI tools
https://undergrad.fiu.edu/gsi/advisors.html• Major – Career Counseling
• FPP ongoing academic monitoring
FPP students’ AcAdemic Achievement
FPP students’ AcAdemic Achievement
FPP students’ AcAdemic Achievement
Model Of Success
Employment-FURTHER
EDUCATION
Community & State
Partnership:• Educate Tomorrow
• Chad Moss
• UPS
• Kiwanis of Little
Havana
FIU Internships • Referrals
Goals in progress
• Graduate
• Statistics
FPP Research Component(Data from current research – FPP Survey, August 2016)
Active Participation in FPP Why they participate in FPP
Reassurance that it is possible
Guidance, Advising, Mentoring
Support System
Motivation to succeed
Assistance with Housing
Books Vouchers
Family
Talking to someone about my life
Feeling that I am not alone
Thank you!!!!
Tell Me More! From Foster Youth to College Student
Karina Acevedo
Brigitte Jolliet
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