Beyond the System: Thriving in Higher Ed

Description:

To prepare professionals and advocates working with foster youth to navigate the higher education system by understanding their unique needs, recognizing systemic barriers, and applying youth-centered, strength-based strategies to support long-term academic success.

This session aims to provide guidance on how the transition to college impacts youth—particularly those coming from highly structured and restrictive child-caring institutions. We will explore the unique challenges these students face as they shift from controlled environments to the independence and demands of college life and discuss strategies for supporting a successful adjustment.

Objectives:

1. Understand the unique challenges foster youth face when transitioning from structured care to college life.

2. Recognize key barriers in the college system that impact foster youth success.

3. Use strength-based strategies to support foster youth in adjusting and thriving in college

Format: Live Zoom (once registered you will find a link on the online event page)

CECHs: 1 Continuing Education Contact Hour.

Skill Level: Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

Refunds: You can refund yourself up to 7 days before event on Eventbrite.

Accommodations: Please email us directly with any special accommodations you may need at swkce@msu.edu

Contact Info: swkce@msu.edu

Instructor: Chiquita Whittington

License Master Social Worker, Program Director- MSU- Fostering Academics Mentoring Excellence