Are there programs to help children in foster care prepare for college?

Arizona State University offers foster youth the opportunity to enroll in its First Star Academy. The goal of the program is to provide training and support to foster youth enrolled at ASU. You can learn more about the program here: https://eoss.asu.edu/access/first-star-academy/about-us.

You can check with your child's school to see if they have programs designed to help students prepare for college. You can request your DCS specialist refer your child in care to FosterEd for college preparation support. DCS also has two education specialists who can assist with college preparation.