The Bexar County Fostering Educational Success Program is a collaborative pilot program that aims to improve college graduation rates for foster care alumni.
San Antonio, TX
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Welcome back to Fall Semester! We’re thrilled to introduce a new partnership between BCFES and the Honors College at UTSA: the CLIMB Above program.
This collaboration marks another step toward providing tangible opportunities and impactful experiences for youth in foster care. Together, we aim to equip youth with the tool necessary to thrive academically and personally, while empowering them to champion meaningful change.
For more details, email bcfes@utsaedu or visit bcfes.org/climb-above.
We are excited to steward the journey of growth and transformation for the CLIMB Above participants!
We recognize the importance of having accessible and up-to-date technology that accommodates our students’ educational and personal needs. Thus, we are pleased to announce that BCFES and Public Wireless have teamed up to provide Free Tablets and Internet for BCFES participants!
ICYMI - The 3rd Annual BCFES Educational Success (ES) Banquet and Awards was an incredible time, full of food, entertainment, and a grand celebration of educational success!
Head to our blog to read more about this year's winners: bcfes.org/post/2023-es-banqu…
🏆 San Antonio was one of ten cities to receive the prestigious 2023 All-America City Award presented by the National Civic League. This year's awards focused on communities that authentically involved youth in their efforts and decision-making.
This recognition highlights the remarkable achievements of several programs, including Bexar County Fostering Educational Success. We are now a nationally-recognized, award-winning program! 🎉
We have so much gratitude to our staff, partners, and stakeholders who are committed to this work and have made this recognition possible.
To learn more about the National Civic League, this award, or to see our presentation check out: nationalcivicleague.org/2023…
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🎉Congratulations to the youth who have participated in the College Bound Docket and started their journeys to higher education! We are excited to welcome you this fall at #UTSA 🧡🤙💙 #birdsup #utsafosteringfutures
Did you know? The San Antonio Juneteenth Commission was created in 1996 to honor and celebrate the emancipation of black people in Texas and to provide a national platform of recognition for all black people in America.
Every year, they host the Juneteenth Festival, consisting of multiple events across town. Join them in promoting healthy living within our families and communities at the Juneteenth Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday, June 17 from 11am-2pm.
Register for free: eventbrite.com/e/2023-city-o…
Starting with the Stonewall Uprising in June 1969, Pride Month both commemorates and celebrates LGBTQIA+ activism and culture through the years. Pride Month is an entire month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture, and supporting LGBTQIA+ rights.
We invite you to join us and our partners at the many Pride Month events happening this month, such as @tamusanantonio’s 3rd Annual PRIDE Picnic this Wed 6/14 from 12pm-2pm in the Audi Courtyard. There will be free food, music, games, and more!
Come celebrate and close out an amazing #FosterCareAwarenessMonth with us at our monthly jazz concert from the Jazz on the Water series! This event benefits the BCFES emergency fund.
We’re so grateful to Foster Perry Travel for their continued partnership and look forward to Maysa’s show this weekend!
To buy tickets or donate directly to the emergency fund, visit: fosterperrytravelevents.com/…
What an inspirational week it’s been!
At our Drop The Mic Talent Show, we witnessed amazing performances by several talented young people! This event was an opportunity for the youth to display their talent and have a creative, nonjudgmental platform to do so.
