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Community Support

 Discover a network of community organizations dedicated to supporting students who have aged out of foster care on their academic journey. Beyond financial aid, these services encompass mentorship, mental health resources, and more, ensuring a holistic approach to achieving educational goals. 

Website: www.camelotcommunitycare.org/independent-living


Camelot's Independent Living program is responsible for the coordination and implementation of Independent Living Services to teens and young adults as they transition from the foster care system to living independently. 


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Phone: (727) 593-0003

Website: www.readyforlifepinellas.org


Ready for Life Pinellas is a solution-based skill center supporting former foster care youth in homelessness prevention, education & employment, and lifeline support networks. RFL offers a unique Educational Learning Lab program; a full-time Mental Health Counselor, through a partnership with the Pinellas County Public Defender's Office; legal services provided through the Community Law Program, supported by the St. Petersburg Bar Association; Mentor Program; Youth Council; Mommy & Me; Keys to Independence; and more.


Email: info@readyforlifepinellas.org

Phone: (727) 954-3989

Website:  www.ceterafl.org


Cetera was founded to address resource gaps for young adults between ages 18 and 28 who are leaving foster care and transitioning to young adulthood. Cetera aims to increase the networks of educational and social support, as well as increase the housing options available to young adults from foster care.


Email: info@ceterafl.org

Phone: (727) 301-6169

Website: www.aokscholars.org


The AOK Scholars Program provides coaching and resources to support undergraduate college students or students pursuing a technical degree/certification.  The AOK Scholars Program was created to specifically support students who have aged out of foster care, and later expanded to include those students experiencing homelessness. 


Email:  info@aokscholars.org

Phone: (407) 867-1422

Website: www.positivepathwaysflorida.org


Positive Pathways is a statewide program created by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to improve post-secondary outcomes and career transitions for former foster youth who are attending Florida’s public post-secondary educational system.

Positive Pathways Suncoast Regional Point of Contacts:

  • Dr. Jamie Bennett, LMSW, ACC, Jamie@ceterafl.org
  • Dr. Althea Blake, AKBlake@higheragency.org


Email: AKBlake@higheragency.org

Phone: (813) 461-3338

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