Programs built for real-life success.
Greater Than Expectations supports young people impacted by foster care through life skills, mentorship, college readiness, storytelling, and transition support.
Audacity to Succeed
Youth ages 15–18
Life skills, college and career planning, goal setting, and financial literacy help young people prepare for their next steps.
Ask about Audacity to SucceedOperation A.I.M.
Audacity to Succeed alumni ages 18–23
Operation A.I.M. supports alumni who have aged out of Audacity to Succeed with career planning, interview skills, and college transition and completion support.
Ask about Operation A.I.M.Freshman Fresh
Students from foster care backgrounds beginning their first year at UNT Denton
Freshman Fresh offers dorm essentials, mentorship, life-skills support, workshops, and community-building opportunities throughout the year.
Explore Freshman FreshAudacity to Succeed Scholarship
Youth aging out of foster care and pursuing a college degree
The Arielle Rideau Audacity to Succeed Scholarship supports foster care alumni as they pursue and complete a college education.
Learn about the scholarshipDefying the Odds
Stories from foster alumni
This web series shares stories of challenge, resilience, and triumph from foster alumni, encouraging others to see possibilities beyond their circumstances.
Ask where to watchLet’s find the right next step.
Are you a young person seeking support, a caregiver, or someone referring a student? Contact GTE to ask about program eligibility, service locations, current availability, and participation requirements.
Help make this support possible.
Your time, resources, and gifts help GTE provide practical guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for young people impacted by foster care.
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