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ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility Criteria

AcademySTAY is dedicated to providing  support and opportunities to young adults ages 18 to 24 who are transitioning from foster care.

Learn more about our program.

To qualify for our program, we consider the following criteria:

Commitment & Participation

  • A goal of attending college, trade school, or vocational training, and willingness to enroll within 60 days of moving in. We'll help you enroll.

  • Willingness to actively engage in our comprehensive program for 5 hours each week

  • Agreement to abide by program rules and guidelines

Age & Foster history

  • Individuals aged 18-24

  • Spent some of their childhood in foster care

Legal & Personal Conduct

  • No pending arrests awaiting adjudication

  • No current obligations that would impede full participation in the program

Independent Living Skills

  • Ability to manage personal needs such as bathing, laundry, and cooking

Housing History

  • No prior eviction due to specific reasons including:

    • Destruction of property

    • Engaging in violence

Want to See What it Looks Like?

Before you apply, take a look inside. This is a 360° tour of one of our furnished apartments (your own private space, fully set up and ready when you are).

Ready to apply, or want to see it in person first?

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