Hand In Hand Summer Bridge Program

Are you starting college for the first time after being part of the foster care system? Join us for this free, one-week program designed to help you thrive in college:

  • Meet other former foster care youth
  • Get tips on becoming a successful college student
  • Have fun!

We look forward to seeing you there!

 
 

Hand In Hand Summer Bridge Program

August 5-9, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day

Dallas College Bill J. Priest Center, Room 1350
1402 Corinth St., Dallas, TX 75215

 
Register Online Now!

Tentative Schedule

Start Time Topic
9 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Welcome From Hand In Hand Support Program
10 a.m. Opening Session
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Overview of the Week/Introduction to Learning Commons
Noon Lunch
1 p.m. Goal Creator
2:15 p.m. Strengths Finder Assessment/Schedule Evaluation
3:30 p.m. Wrap-Up/End of Today’s Session

Start Time Topic
9 a.m. Check-In and Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Math/English Preassessment
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Math/English Preassessment
2:30 p.m. Pathways Options/Success Coach Meetings
4 p.m. End of Today’s Session

Start Time Topic
9 a.m. Check-In and Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Housing Options – TRAC
11 a.m. Lunch
Noon Visit to Perot Museum (all afternoon)

Start Time Topic
9 a.m. Check-In and Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Math/English Tutoring
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Math/English Tutoring
2:30 p.m. Presentation: Supportive Relationships
3:45 p.m. End of Today’s Session

Start Time Topic
9 a.m. Check-In and Breakfast
9:15 a.m. ETV/Financial Aid
10:30 a.m. Budgeting Exercise
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Fun Activity
2:30 p.m. Closing Speaker/Graduation

For more information, email: WeCare@DallasCollege.edu


Foster Care Liaison for Dallas College and Campuses

Dr. Stephanie Hill

  • Associate Vice Chancellor
  • Student Life and Engagement