RISE at St. Petersburg College
"The mission of RISE is to increase the graduation rate of students using the Florida Department of Children and Families Tuition and Fee Exemption and students using the Homeless Fee Exemption, as well as to enhance their overall academic experience."
Foster Care Liaison:
Austin Crawford, RISE Program Coordinator
727-341-4464 || crawford.austin@spcollege.edu
Pearls at University of South Florida
"USF Pearls is a program designed and created for all USF students that have lived within the foster care system. The program provides intentional supportive coaching to help ensure these motivated and talented students on all our campuses achieve their academic goals at USF."
Foster Care Liaison:
Jenelle Bell, S.O.S. Support Coordinator
813-974-6130 || jenelleb@usf.edu
Florida's Campus-Based Programs
Several colleges and universities throughout Florida have established programs to work specifically with students with prior involvement in the child welfare system. Click the link below to explore more of these programs!
Florida's On-Campus Foster Care Liaisons
Foster care liaisons can be found on many college campuses throughout Florida. Liaisons provide support to students who have been in the care of DCF, and are available to answer questions, connect students to key resources, and advocate for the students.
List of State College Liaisons
List of State University Liaisons