Foster Student Resources

Support for Foster Care Students

The Universities of Wisconsin Fostering Success Programs provide individualized guidance and resources for youth with interest in pursuing higher education who have lived experience in foster care, homelessness, or who are orphaned or wards of the court. 11 UW universities currently operate Fostering Success programs, and all 13 UW Universities have campus contacts for former foster youth.

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Services See the services and support offered for our students across the state of Wisconsin.
Contacts and Programs Learn more about resources, programs, and contacts across all 13 UW universities.
Resources Check out national and local resources to support your higher education journey.

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If you need immediate help, you are not alone.

24/7 Mental Health Support:

  • UW Mental Health Support Line: 888-531-2142 or Chat
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
  • Hopeline Text Line: Text HOPELINE to 741741
  • Veterans Crisis Line: 988 (press 1) or text 838255
  • LGBTQ Crisis Line (Trevor Project): 866-488-7386
  • Emergency: 911