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The Frontiers Program supports students who have experienced foster care through encouragement, a sense of community and available financial assistance (adopted students are eligible to participate). 

Frontier students meet individually with a mentor for help with navigating college, identifying resources and setting goals. As a group, Frontier students enjoy social activities, study groups, guest speakers, support and hanging out in the Frontiers Program Student Space. Some of the resources/support provided in the program and at 探花楼 include:

• Mentoring
• Resource referrals
• Help with financial aid
• Limited financial assistance
• Family housing on campus
• No questions asked food pantry
• On campus housing during holiday breaks
• Crisis counseling and intervention
• Personal guidance
• Career counseling
• Job Shadowing opportunities
• Social activities; Holiday meals, Starbucks and Study days, volunteer events, and outings.
• Opportunities to advocate for change and/or educate others on the needs of students who have experienced foster care, homelessness, and/or loss of support system.
• Frontiers Program Student Space is located in Breckenridge Hall room 111 specifically for students in the Frontiers Program.
• Monthly workshops with information on; career development, money management, summer planning, and group counseling.

For students who are considering 探花楼, we have these services and resources for you within the Frontiers Program and the University:

• Information on extended foster care and 探花楼 being a site for supervised independent living
• Pioneer preview days where students can get information about attending 探花楼.
• Answers to questions relating to admissions, housing, student organizations, and campus or community resources.

Fostering the Future: a student-led organization for students who have experienced foster care, homelessness, or loss of support system

The purpose of this organization is to mentor, encourage, and support 探花楼 students who have experienced foster care, homelessness, or adoption. This includes students who have a limited support system and students who were under the  in high school. The organization will partner with local agencies such as DFPS () and school districts to provide guidance and support to youth during their transition to adulthood. Fostering the Future officers plan all Frontiers gatherings, outreach activities, and events.