Our Approach
Up3 augments the services of the foster care system by pairing traditional academic support with essential confidence building, motivation and life-skills development through participation in extra-curricular activities.
Nurture Passion to Unlock Potential
"Efforts to make extracurricular participation a standard aspect of foster youth developmental experience are essential for their educational well-being"
(GA State, Dr. Lionel Scott, 2018)
What we provide
Traditional Academic Support
Traditional Academic Support
Each Up3 youth will be provided with the tools needed to succeed academically. Up3 provides financial support for areas including tuition, supplies, and tutoring.
Identification of Passion
Identification of Passion
Although many youth know what interests them, Up3 offers the chance to explore various hobbies to decide what they might want to learn more about.
Passion-Based Curriculum
Passion-Based Curriculum
Each Up3 youth will receive a personalized program focusing on a particular interest that's catered to their learning style and pacing.
Mentorship
Mentorship
Each Up3 youth will be paired with a mentor who will support them with learning opportunities related to their passions, critical life skills, and overall encouragement.
At the end of the day, we want foster youth to understand and experiene their positive personal power and potential as they explore their area of passion.
Thank you to our partners who help provide mentors as well as special experiences to nurture the areas of passion for Up3 youth.
