Past Events

Over six hundred middle and high school aged foster youth attended our 13th annual College Within Reach event at the University of Southern California. Students, caregivers and service providers enjoyed a full day of college prep activities and workshops including a lunchtime college resource fair.

Presented by UFC in partnership with the USC School of Social Work, nearly 650 foster youth, caregivers, service providers, college representatives, volunteers and staff attended the 12th annual college preparatory event, held at USC on Saturday, September 24.

UFC hosted its 11th annual college preparatory event at Pepperdine University. Foster youth, caregivers and service providers enjoyed a full day of activities and workshops dedicated to getting youth on the college track. Students learned about the college application process, interacted with current college scholars and alumni, and participated in interactive workshops. Guests also enjoyed hearing from Host, Collins Pennie, who was able to overcome the challenges he faced in foster care to achieve his goals and become a Hollywood star.

On October 3, UFC partnered with the USC School of Social Work to present our 10th annual college awareness day for Los Angeles foster youth, caregivers and service providers. The event offered a full day of workshops, panels and educational activities designed to support students as they explore their college options. Guests enjoyed lunch offered by the Carl’s Jr. Star Diner during the college and resource fair, at which more than 70 colleges and resource agencies were represented.