Jan 28, 2011
We want to alert you to the wonderful, hands-on, FREE Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps (HYCC) programs open to students STATEWIDE. The three main programs which HYCC provides are the (1) Year Round Internship Program, (2) Summer Program and (3) Second Year Summer...
Jan 28, 2011
Act 198 was signed into law in June, 2008. It greatly increases access and support to higher education board payments for former foster youth. Click here to read more. Former foster youth are now eligible for the $529 Higher Ed Board Payment monthly benefit if they:...
Jan 28, 2011
Below are some great tips for succeeding in college. Most have come from PERSIST. You can find more like these at the ECMC Foundation website. Download the PDF after each tip. Personal Statements – What Are They and How To Write One A personal statement is an...
Jan 28, 2011
The Horizons House is an up to 24+ month residential program that helps young adults achieve the necessary skills and resources to become independent. The Horizons House takes up to six young adults ages 18-25. Progress is determined collectively by the young adult’s...
Jan 28, 2011
Da Scoops: FUP participants receive a Housing Choice Voucher, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This voucher allows the participant to rent a home in the community from any landlord. Participants pay between 30% and 40% of their...
Jan 28, 2011
Because of the stigma and social pressures they face, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, Inter-sex Youth (LGBTQI) face higher risk for substance abuse, unsafe sexual practices and suicide. The support of a resource caregiver (aka foster parent),...
