Workshops

High Schoolers, college students, Caregivers, caseworkers, educators at the high school and college level

Get in touch to schedule remote webinars or in-person sessions. Below are some examples of our presentations, but we’d happily tailor our content to meet your needs.


 
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Caregivers, educators, and caseworkers

The Effects of Trauma on Educational Attainment

Learn how traumatic experiences effect students school performance as well as the principles of trauma informed care. Discover the practices we can put in place as individuals, families, and institutions that help young people overcome their difficult backgrounds and succeed in secondary and post-secondary pursuits.


 

Students who have experienced Foster Care

Life Hacks for College Success

Students at any level can benefit from our tips and tricks on setting up systems that work. We’ll help you learn how to stay organized, prioritize, stay motivated, and work with professors so you can become your best self in school and in life.


Colleges and Universities

Preparing your campus to support youth in foster care

Foster Progress offers a 3-part learning series on supporting foster youth on your campus. You do not need to attend all sessions to benefit from them.

SESSION 1: THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON THE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF FOSTER YOUTH

SESSION 2: EQUIPPING YOUR CAMPUS TO SERVE FOSTER YOUTH

SESSION 3: FINANCIAL AID FOR FOSTER YOUTH IN ILLINOIS