Goal #1: Before youth transition into adulthood, they will have a better support system through family and friends and an understanding of the programs and benefits available to them.
Goal #2:Life skills training offered by programs throughout the State of Indiana will offer high quality and consistent preparation for youth in care.
Goal #3: IYAB members will serve as advocates by participating in activities that raise awareness about issues important to youth in care.
Goal #4: Prior to transition, all foster youth will have an understanding of the educational opportunities available to them following high school, as well as internship and employment options available in their areas of interest.
Here is a list of Helpful Websites for youth and caregivers/adults regarding youth advocacy, services, and other opportunities.
Educational Opportunities:
For many students, a good place to start is by filling out the FAFSA Application.
Whether you're a senior in high school, or an educator yourself, Learn More Indiana has a good amount of information that you can utilize.
If you are an Indiana foster youth and in middle or high school, or you work with youth in care, 21st Century Scholars is a great resource that you can apply for until your senior year.
Sometimes, you may still need some additional financial assistance to pay for school, so checking out available scholarships and other opportunities might be helpful.
If you need help planning, and just don't know where to start, then Educational Successes can assist you with decoding some of the mysteries behind education funding.
If you work with youth in care, the Pathways to College Network has a variety of planning resources available for professionals to use, such as a College Readiness tool, and other helpful information.
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