Campus Support Tools
Wondering where to start with creating your own campus support program?

There are many different models for what a Foster Youth Campus Support Program (CSP) can look like, and the components are likely to vary in order to serve the unique needs of the youth on any individual campus. There are, however, some common themes that can help guide the development or expansion of a campus support program and a number of resources and tools that can help get you started.

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NextUp Expansion Implementation Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to help NextUp funded programs, both new and old, to develop and implement programs that best meet the needs of students with experience in foster care.
CCP Foster Youth Campus Support Programs

Foster Youth Campus Support Program: A Leadership Guide

This guide is designed for colleges and universities interested in creating or expanding a campus support program for foster youth. It outlines the key elements of a typical program and offers a roadmap for campus professionals wishing to provide targeted support to foster youth.
CCP Supporting Success

Supporting Success: Improving Higher Education Outcomes for Students from Foster Care, Version 2.0

This report offers detailed information on the core elements necessary for the development of a successful campus support program and is written for college counselors and student support services programs.
CCP Fostering Student Success

Fostering Success: Building a Support Program for Students in Foster Care

This research brief produced by the Education Advisory Board provides findings from a review of several foster youth support programs at universities across the country and makes recommendations for creating effective programs.

Making Equity Real: Supporting Students with Experience in Foster Care or Homelessness

This webinar shares strategies for college faculty and staff to support students who’ve experienced foster care or homelessness. It includes an overview of the child welfare system and youth homelessness, pertinent information on foster and homeless students’ unique trauma-related experiences and needs, and methods to support their postsecondary success.

Forging brighter futures for youth who have been in foster care

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