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
kstewar3@wccnet.edu
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