News

12th Annual College Preparatory Event

September 7, 2011

 

            

 

United Friends of the Children
has partnered with
USC School of Social Work
to bring the 12th annual college preparatory event

 

Saturday, September 24
University of Southern California
9:00am-4:00pm
Lunch and transportation will be provided.

 

You are invited to attend an event dedicated to
helping you get and stay on the college path. As a
7th-12th grade student living in foster care or a
youth who has already aged out of foster care, this
day will be packed with information made especially
for you. There will be separate workshops for
caregivers and service providers as well.
You will:
Interact with current college scholars and alumni
who were, until recently, in similar situations to you.
Participate in interactive workshops and learn from
experts on what it takes to go to college.
Get your questions about the college application
process answered.
Learn the good news about college affordability
through financial aid.
Check out a College and Resource Fair with people
there ready to meet your unique needs.

 

Workshop Topics
For students:
Introduction to Campus Life
The College Going Path
Choosing the Right College
Becoming a Competitive College
Applicant
College Entrance Exam Prep
College Application Process
Making Community College Work for You
For caregivers & service providers:
The College Going Path: Role of Adults
What Works: Tips from former foster
youth attending college

 

For more information about the event, please call 213.580.1850 or email rsvp@unitedfriends.org. You can also
visit our website at www.unitedfriends.org for more information.
Mail: UFC College Within Reach Phone: (213) 580-1850
1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1955 Fax: (213) 580-1820
Los Angeles, CA 90017 Email: rsvp@unitedfriends.org