Dodge County Independent Living Program

Poetry. Music. Stories. Or just good vibes. 🎤
Show up, share something, or just listen.
Virtual open mic for young people ages 14–24 with foster care experience. RSVP now in the FosterClub App or in our bio.

Such a fun way to find out what college life is all about!

Registration for our Fostering Success Day Camp is now open! This year's camp will take place on Thursday, June 11th, 2026. For more information and instructions on how to register, please visit our website at https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/fostering-success/summer-foster-youth-day-camp

FAFSA Delay? Don’t Panic! 💡 It’s past October 1st, but the FAFSA 2025-26 isn’t open to the public yet this year. What should you do in the meantime? APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!

Let me know if you need any help! [email protected]

Find Scholarships for College Scholarships.com is a free college scholarship search platform that matches you to college scholarships you qualify for.

As the children in their care enter their senior year of high school, kin/grandfamily caregivers will be thinking about what comes next, including, potentially, higher education and how to pay for it.

Check out this newly published tip sheet from the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network on Kinship/Grandfamilies & the FAFSA: College Financial Aid!

https://www.gksnetwork.org/resources/kinship-grandfamilies-the-fafsa-college-financial-aid/

Do you know about Emergency Assistance (EA) payments? They can help you:
• Pay a utility bill if service has been stopped
• Pay a security deposit on a new apartment if you have been evicted
• Stop an eviction from your current apartment

EA helps families in urgent situations by connecting them to resources.

Learn more: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/ea

It's about that time again! This years Graduation for youth in foster care will be taking place on JULY 22ND from 3:30-5:30 at the Governors executive residence.

Are YOU graduating this year or perhaps you graduated last year after July? Let your caseworker or myself know so we can get you RSVP'd! I hear there is even a gift involved, not to mention getting to meet the governor!

The 11th annual Foster Youth Graduation Celebration was held today at the Executive Residence to honor a special group of Wisconsin students. Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers joined Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson in recognizing foster youth who recently graduated from high school, completed milestones in post-secondary education, or who attained other educational achievements.

For more information on this event https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/presss/fyg-2023

Congratulations, graduates! 🥳