2017 CSCC Scholars in DC

Proud of CSCC Scholars for representing Ohio foster youth in DC. 

The Columbus State Scholar Network (CSSN) is available to current or former foster youth who are admitted and enrolled at Columbus State Community College. This program provides current and former foster youth with a network of support during their college journey, including a five-day conference, ongoing mentoring, monthly Lunch & Learn Workshops, peer-to-peer support and other campus resources.   

2017 Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Program

Proud of Jermaine Ferguson and Heather Hill for representing Ohio!

Helping CSCC Scholars Prepare for Their Upcoming Trip to DC

Michael Outrich and Lisa Dickson of ACTION Ohio were honored to help prepare Columbus State Scholars for their upcoming trip to DC.

The Columbus State Scholar Network provides current and former foster youth with a network of support during their college journey, including:

• A five-day conference
• Ongoing mentoring
• Monthly Lunch and Learn Workshops
• Peer-to-peer support
• Other campus resources

Students who actively participate as Scholars are eligible to receive scholarships (stipends) and other valuable incentives to help build student success.


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2017 OSU College for the Day

ACTION Ohio was honored to partner with our allies to host our fourth OSU College for the Day for Ohio foster care youth.  Youth participants represented Franklin, Athens and Montgomery counties.

Many thanks to:

• OSU CHEE (Center for Higher Education Enterprise)
• OSU DICE (Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement)
• Buckeyes for Adoption and Foster Care
• Franklin County Children Services 

The day included:

• A Higher Education Scavenger Hunt
• Youth reporting out and sharing their goals for the future
• A Residence Hall Tour
• Youth sharing their talents (art, music and comedy)
• An engaging and wonderful speaker, Dr. Micky Sharma
• Hands-on networking 
• Opportunity to play sports outside

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2017 Foster Care Awareness Panel at Tri-C

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Five updates from yesterday's 2017 Foster Care Awareness Panel at Tri-C:

1.  Excellent local partnerships to support higher education success for foster youth, including bridge between Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University
   
2. TAGyc meetings are taking place on a college campus (this is Cuyahoga County's local youth advisory board)
   
3. Sullivan-Deckard Scholars Opportunity Program has retained 11 Scholars, who continue to move forward to attain post-secondary success
   
4. Current goal to recruit at least 10 new Pratt Center Scholars, with campus supports and scholarships of up to $1K
   
5. Two scholarships available to high school seniors (full-four year scholarships, including housing, meal plans and textbooks)