College Within Reach
College preparatory event for foster youth.
Open to all foster youth in L.A. County, College Within Reach offers workshops about the college admissions and financial aid process as well as a college and resource fair where students can meet college reps and learn about available resources. The entire day is tailored to youth in care with the goal of giving students the necessary tools and information to begin college planning with every chance for success.
Over 80% of youth say they are more likely to go to college because of this event.
Past Events
Nearly 300 Attend Annual College Within Reach
Foster youth, caregivers and service providers attended the college awareness event on October 25, 2008 at Loyola Marymount University. Presented by Paramount Pictures this year, the event offered a full day of workshops and educational activities for Los Angeles foster youth. Guests enjoyed a BBQ lunch during the college and resource fair, with over 35 colleges and resource agencies represented. Serving as champions for foster youth in Los Angeles, keynote speakers included UFC Board Chair, Wendy Meyer and UFC Sponsorship Recipients, Tremale Berger and Jenny Serrano.
Save the Date
College Within Reach
September 29, 2012 - USC
13th annual college preparatory event
UFC has partnered again with the USC School of Social Work to help foster youth get on the path to college. Open to 6-12 grade students living in foster care or emancipated foster youth, as well as caregivers and social workers.
In the News
College Within Reach
Foster Youth Urged to Attend College
USC School of Social Work - December 4, 2009
College Within Reach
School Hosts College Event for Los Angeles Foster Youth
USC School of Social Work - November 3, 2009