Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
Bridging Success Program
Bridging Success Program
Learn more about your impact
Arizona State University’s (ASU) Bridging Success program, launched in 2015, is a campus-based support program for students with a background in foster care, also known as Foster Care Alumni (FCA). The program is housed within ASU’s School of Social Work, which is part of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. The program serves youth in foster care who are considering post-secondary education and all ASU students who self-identify with a foster care background.
A gift to Bridging Success supports students who have experienced foster care at any point in their life and are pursuing an education at ASU.
Philanthropy plays a pivotal role in helping Bridging Success students reach their goal of graduation! So many things can happen during their academic journey at ASU and potentially cause them to lose focus of pursuing their dreams. Donors help fill in the gap when the something unexpected arises and together we can make sure a student has everything they need to continue towards their degree. When it comes to supporting our Bridging Success students, it really does take a village!”
Impact of donor support
The Bridging Success Program has helped over 500 students navigate their time at ASU. Your gift supports students in the enrollment process, gives them 1:1 coaching for success, provides social events and educational workshops and additional opportunities for success.
$100 – Provides a student with a graphing calculator and/or other lab equipment required for academic success.
$300 – Provides textbooks and access to digital materials for a student each semester.
$400 – Provides one year access to on-campus health services for a student.
$1000 – Provides a laptop for a student in need.
Eugene and I have always believed that education transforms challenges into success, and that’s why we were so pleased to support the important work happening at Bridging Success. We are inspired by the caring staff and the amazing and resilient former foster youth who will become tomorrow’s leaders”