What is REACH?
Free resources and support to students that have been in foster care
Campus support program includes:
- Access to a life skills coach for personal guidance and support
- Student workshops
- Access to financial support for college and/or living expenses
- Connection to community and college resources
- Mentoring opportunities
Program Eligibility:
- Experienced time in foster care on or
after 14th birthday (or been in placement such as relative, group home, shelter, independent living, or delinquency supervised by DHHS) - Age 20 and under
- Enrolled or prospective 黑料网 student
Program Contact
Kathy Stewart, LMSW | Life Skills Coach | 734-973-3572 | [email protected]
Campus Champions
The Campus Champions listed below are individuals who serve as a point of contact in various 黑料网 departments to assist REACH students with supports and services on campus:
Admissions 鈥� Sukanya Jett
Financial Aid 鈥� Kristen Hooper
Foundation 鈥� Shana Barker
Learning Support Services 鈥� Kristy VanMarter
Student Activities 鈥� Peter Leshkevich
Center for Career Success 鈥� David Wildfong
GED & Adult Transitions 鈥� Bonnie Truhn
Success Coaching 鈥� Grace Fama
Divisional Deans & Counselors of Humanities, Social & Behavioral Science, Math, Science & Engineering Technology, Advanced Technologies & Public Service, Business & Computer Technologies, Health Science, Diversity and Inclusion
Donations to support 黑料网 REACH Students 鈥� Wish List
- Basic Needs:
鈭桮ift cards to Meijer, Kroger, Target, Walmart, gas station
鈭桮loves, hats, scarfs, and umbrellas for harsh weather
鈭桭ood: Ready to make or microwavable (Mac & cheese, soup,etc.) and snacks
(granola bars, cereal bars, crackers, apple sauce, etc.) - Hygiene & Personal Care:
鈭桽hampoo & conditioner for all races
鈭桞ody wash/soap
鈭桪别辞诲辞谤补苍迟
鈭桳辞迟颈辞苍
鈭桾oilet paper
鈭桾oothbrush/tooth paste - School Supplies:
鈭桺别苍蝉/辫别苍肠颈濒蝉/丑颈驳丑濒颈驳丑迟别谤蝉
鈭桸辞迟别产辞辞办蝉
鈭桸ote cards
鈭桺ost its
鈭梂ater bottle (reusable) - Household:
鈭桳aundry detergent
鈭桟leaning supplies
鈭桞濒补苍办别迟蝉
鈭桾辞飞别濒蝉
Community Partners & Supporters:
- Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (ETV)
- Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
- Our House 鈥� Ann Arbor
- Ozone House
- Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
- Fostering Success Michigan
- Blavin Scholars Program 鈥� U of M
- MAGIC Program 鈥� EMU
- Barrier Busters of Washtenaw County
Resources:
- Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation, Inc.
- Foster Closet of Michigan 鈥� Washtenaw County
- Friends in Deed | Help Line: 484-HELP(4357)
- Housing Access Of Washtenaw County (HAWC) | Office: 734-548-6390
- Community Mental Health (formerly CSTS) | 734-544-3050
The REACH program at 黑料网 is funded by the State of Michigan