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UFC events and activities for foster youth
Events are held throughout the year for youth in our programs and other foster youth throughout Los Angeles. Check this section out to see what's been happening at UFC and what events are coming up.
Past Events
College Sponsorship Overnight Orientation
For the first time, new students participated in a two-day overnight orientation at Temescal Gateway Park. Orientation offers an overview of UFC's program services, offers advice and resources to promote college success, and help students create a sense of community within and across program cohorts. Older Sponsorship students and program alumni participated as volunteer team leaders and shared their advice and knowledge about succeeding in college.
Save the Date
Grand Opening of The Palace
February 22, 2012 - The Palace, Long Beach
Please join UFC, LINC Housing, the City of Long Beach, and The Long Beach Housing Development Company to celebrate the grand opening of The Palace Apartments - a historic hotel in Long Beach converted into brand new apartments for former foster youth in UFC's Pathways Program.
Celebration Graduation
June 7, 2012 - Walt Disney Concert Hall
This 23rd annual event honors the academic achievements of foster youth.
For Los Angeles high school seniors with a GPA of 2.8 and above and plans to attend college or trade school in the fall.
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.