United Friends of the Children is committed to ensuring that current and former foster youth have access to high quality education and opportunities to pursue their academic goals. Through the College Sponsorship and College Readiness Programs, UFC provides college counseling and support services, offers school-related financial assistance and helps foster youth plan for their futures beyond college. UFC offers a hand up, instead of handout, that many students need to transition to independence and become successful adults. > COLLEGE SPONSORSHIP > COLLEGE READINESS > EDUCATIONAL EVENTS COLLEGE READINESS The College Readiness Program (CRP) not only prepares foster youth to graduate from high school, but also sets the expectation for graduation from four-year colleges/universities. CRP assists foster youth in grades seven through twelve in becoming competitive applicants to top-rate schools. Many of L.A.’s foster youth do not realize that college is an option for them, so there is a considerable need to educate, guide and inspire them on a quest for academic achievement and higher learning. The program is enrichment-focused offering: individual college counseling, tutoring, workshops, college tours, mentoring, special events and summer programs. UFC’s goal is to change the current statistics facing foster youth and equip them with the tools necessary to excel. Applications generally accepted January - March each year. For more information please contact Monica Bomkamp Enia at (213) 580-1837 or monica@unitedfriends.org. Download College Readiness Program Application / Flyer Download the College Readiness Newsletter