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 4-8, 2025​, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. each day

Dallas College Eastfield Campus, Room G101​
3737 Motley Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150

 
Register Online Now!

Tentative Schedule

Start Time Topic
8-8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:30-9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mastery Prep
12:30-1 p.m. Lunch
1-4 p.m. Mastery Prep

Start Time Topic
8-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30-11:30 a.m. Mastery Prep
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30-3:30 p.m. Mastery Prep
3:30-4 p.m. Debrief/Questions

Start Time Topic
8-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30-11:30 a.m. Mastery Prep
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30-3:30 p.m. Mastery Prep
3:30-4 p.m. Debrief/Questions

Start Time Topic
8-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m.-noon TSI Testing
noon-1 p.m. Lunch
1-3 p.m. Speaking Your Heart Through Art
3-4 p.m. Debrief/Questions

Start Time Topic
8-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30-11 a.m. Presentations
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch/Resource Fair
1-3 p.m. Presentations
3-4 p.m. Wrap Up/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