welcome to EDUCATE

Welcome to EDUCATE – where the Foundation for Foster Children aims to decrease the academic gap among foster children and to improve academic performance and advancement from one grade to the next.

EDUCATE INITIATIVES

“Foundation helped me develop the tools I needed for success!"

Ryan Hatcher - UCF Class of 2023 & Former FFC Student

1. Personalized Tutoring

Meeting students where they are – and moving forward.

FFC pairs youth (ages 0–24) in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties with trauma-informed tutors who provide customized academic instruction aligned to each student’s strengths, learning style, and goals. Through consistent, skill-focused support, students strengthen core competencies, build confidence in their abilities, and make progress toward grade-level success. Click here to learn more

2. Educate Coaching

Building confidence at every educational step.

Educate Coaches deliver structured, individualized academic coaching for middle school youth (ages 11–14) in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. By identifying academic barriers, strengthening school engagement, and equipping youth with the skills to navigate their learning environment, Coaches help students connect education to purpose — building confidence, clarity, and momentum at every stage of their academic journey. Click here to learn more

3. Access + Opportunity

Removing barriers and expanding what’s possible.

Through Access + Opportunity, Educate connects youth (ages 0–24) to the resources, experiences, and supports that strengthen academic momentum and expand future possibilities. Whether providing essential materials, facilitating skill-building workshops, or coordinating college exploration opportunities, we ensure no barrier limits a student’s ability to succeed.
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Over the past 15 years, FFC has provided over...

TUTORING HOURS

These 75,000 hours of tutoring to students in the foster care system, address a critical need in Central Florida. Studies show that less than 50% of foster youth graduate high school on time, compared to a national average of 85%. By offering personalized academic support, FFC empowers these students to overcome barriers, achieve educational success, and build brighter futures—making a lasting impact on both the youth served and the Central Florida community.

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Student Testimonials

“Empower has taught me that today’s struggles are tomorrow's successes.”

MelAdvocacy Student

"My experience in the Empower program has been great. As a collegiate age student, it has supported with challenges in my life that both our economy and country officials don’t take into consideration when addressing college students, especially those who are foster youth and wards of the court.”

RyanAdvocacy Student

Anthony loves all things cars, and was overjoyed when he got the opportunity to intern at Field’s BMW for Summer of 2023. He worked diligently in the kitchen, preparing food for customers. During his time there, he gained valuable work experience, several friendships, and memories to last a lifetime. Anthony will graduate from high school in Spring of 2024, and he hopes to become a chef. "I feel like I've accomplished a lifelong goal"

AnthonyAdvocacy Student

FFC services are available to applicants and participants in an equally effective manner regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, religion, political affiliation, or disability.