An important educational funding opportunity for current and former foster youth in your school district: The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program provides substantial financial support for post-secondary education, and we need your assistance to ensure eligible students in your schools are aware of this resource.

About the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program: This program provides up to $5,000 per year (for up to five years) to eligible students aged 16-23 who are attending post-secondary education or vocational programs. The funding covers expenses for the current fiscal year (October 1-September 30) and is federally supported through the John H. Chafee grant.

Who Qualifies?

· Youth who spent at least 1 day in foster care at or after age 14, OR

· Young adults who exited foster care through adoption or guardianship transfer at age 16 or older

· Currently between ages 16-26 and enrolled in a post-secondary education program

The funds can cover expenses such as:

· Laptops and electronic devices

· Tuition balances

· Textbooks and course supplies

· Study abroad expenses

· Transportation costs

· Driving school fees

· And many other education-related expenses

Former foster youth can apply for these funds through Unashamed Inc. at https://www.unashamedinc.org/. For questions about eligibility or details, they can email us at iamunashamedllc@gmail.com.