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Partners

At the beginning of each cycle, ΢ÃÜȦ will initiate collaboration with Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF), and other relevant state agencies. Toward the end of each academic year ΢ÃÜȦ and state agencies will do an annual review of applicant eligibility criteria and academic performance for scholarship renewal. 

Students

Comprehensive orientation sessions will be administered for selected students - covering academic expectations, campus life, and available support services. As the academic year progresses, ΢ÃÜȦ will regularly monitor student academic progress and will work with students to adjust their support services, as needed. 

• Awareness campaigns will promote the program to Foster Care youth, foster families, and community organizations.
• Information sessions and workshops will be conducted to educate potential applicants and their support networks about the program benefits and application process.

• Seek ongoing support and funds from state government, private donors, and foundations in order to sustain the scholarship program.
• Periodic evaluation and assessment of program effectiveness to make necessary adjustments to meet evolving needs of Foster Care youth. 

• Explore opportunities to expand similar initiatives to other colleges and universities within Rhode Island, thereby scaling up the program.
• Share program model and best practices with other states interested in establishing similar support systems for Foster Care youth, to facilitate replication.