Glendale Foster Youth Champions
Foster youth students will have access to GCC's many resources, including tutoring, academic counseling, career planning, skill development, and additional support services including:
- Employment
- Financing Your Education
- Health and Well-Being
- Housing Resources
- Mentoring and Affiliation Opportunities
- Transportation
ETV Program (Education & Training Voucher)
ETV offers up to $5,000 a year to help young people who are currently in or have experienced foster care after age 16 with school-related expenses. It's a great resource to support your education journey!
The Bridging Success Initiative
The purpose of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Foster Youth Student Success Initiative is to increase college attendance and completion rates among students aging out of the foster care system. Maricopa Community Colleges seeks to increase our service to foster care youth through community engagement, student services, and support and alignment of existing programs and resources supporting college access and success. maricopa.edu/students/student-support/foster-youth
For more information email us at fyhelp@gccaz.edu or call Student Life at 623-845-3525