What is REACH?
Free resources and support to students that have been in foster care
Campus support program includes:
- Access to a life skills coach for personal guidance and support
- Student workshops
- Access to financial support for college and/or living expenses
- Connection to community and college resources
- Mentoring opportunities
Program Eligibility:
- Experienced time in foster care on or
after 14th birthday (or been in placement such as relative, group home, shelter, independent living, or delinquency supervised by DHHS) - Age 20 and under
- Enrolled or prospective WCC student
Program Contact
Kathy Stewart, LMSW | Life Skills Coach | 734-973-3572 | [email protected]
Campus Champions
The Campus Champions listed below are individuals who serve as a point of contact in various WCC departments to assist REACH students with supports and services on campus:
Admissions – Sukanya Jett
Financial Aid – Kristen Hooper
Foundation – Shana Barker
Learning Support Services – Kristy VanMarter
Student Activities – Peter Leshkevich
Center for Career Success – David Wildfong
GED & Adult Transitions – Bonnie Truhn
Success Coaching – Grace Fama
Divisional Deans & Counselors of Humanities, Social & Behavioral Science, Math, Science & Engineering Technology, Advanced Technologies & Public Service, Business & Computer Technologies, Health Science, Diversity and Inclusion
Donations to support WCC REACH Students – Wish List
- Basic Needs:
∗Gift cards to Meijer, Kroger, Target, Walmart, gas station
∗Gloves, hats, scarfs, and umbrellas for harsh weather
∗Food: Ready to make or microwavable (Mac & cheese, soup,etc.) and snacks
(granola bars, cereal bars, crackers, apple sauce, etc.) - Hygiene & Personal Care:
∗Shampoo & conditioner for all races
∗Body wash/soap
∗Deodorant
∗Lotion
∗Toilet paper
∗Toothbrush/tooth paste - School Supplies:
∗Pens/pencils/highlighters
∗Notebooks
∗Note cards
∗Post its
∗Water bottle (reusable) - Household:
∗Laundry detergent
∗Cleaning supplies
∗Blankets
∗Towels
Community Partners & Supporters:
- Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (ETV)
- Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
- Our House – Ann Arbor
- Ozone House
- Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
- Fostering Success Michigan
- Blavin Scholars Program – U of M
- MAGIC Program – EMU
- Barrier Busters of Washtenaw County
Resources:
- Fostering Success Michigan (statewide initiative)
- Michigan Education & Training Voucher (ETV Funds)
- Youth In Transition Funds (YIT)
- Student Scholarships & Grants (TIP, etc)
- Michigan Youth Opportunity Initiative (MYOI)
- The Corner Health Center
- Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation, Inc.
- Foster Closet of Michigan – Washtenaw County
- Friends in Deed | Help Line: 484-HELP(4357)
- Housing Access Of Washtenaw County (HAWC) | Office: 734-548-6390
- Community Mental Health (formerly CSTS) | 734-544-3050
- The Casey Family Programs
The REACH program at WCC is funded by the State of Michigan