Fostering Ram Success Presented by Dr. Javier Flores, ASU Vice President SAEM/Foster Care Liaison Hill Country Ad Litem Seminar April 12, 2019

Provide quality education and support opportunities to youth previously placed in foster care. ~ To cultivate successful, proficient and self-aware citizens. Mission & Vision

Admission Enrollment Graduation Employment Specifically our goal is to improve: Access to student services and resources; Academic performance; Access to academic support; Retention; and Completion of courses, programs, and degree attainment. Program Goals: Admission Enrollment Graduation Employment

Qualified Students Identified by: Apply Texas Data Reports Partnerships Word of Mouth Qualified Students Identified by:

Admission Process Support: ACT/SAT Waiver Info Financial Support for Residual ACT Costs Dual Admission Programs ASU Dual Credit Program Program Resources Information Appeal Process- If Denied Admission Admission Process Support:

Admitted Student Support: Orientation & Transition Program Information Review of Holds Deadline Reminders Securing Books/Supplies Financial Aid/Scholarship Info Explaining: Loans/Grants/Scholarships Housing/Meal Plan Assistance Admitted Student Support:

Enrolled Student Support: Inform Motivate Support Advocate Enrolled Student Support:

Case Management Style Approach

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Schedule Comprehension Purchasing Correct Books Host Back-To-School /Biannual Events Follow-ups Throughout Year Connect with Community Partners Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Move-In Day Help Secure Dorm Necessities Assist to Schedule Appointments with Campus Departments

Increase Awareness Financial Aid Scholarships Housing/Meal Plans Counseling Center Student Health Clinic Non-University Financial Support Programs Food Pantry Emergency Aid Program Increase Awareness

Questions Contact information: 325-943-2061 fosteringrams@angelo.edu www.angelo.edu/fosteringrams