Helping Students in Foster Care Succeed in School and Beyond
Nationwide, only 60% of foster youth will graduate from high school. Many leave without the preparation needed for work or further education.
UGrad Academy is changing that.
Impact Highlights
Our approach gets results, creating lasting change for students.
UGrad High School Graduation Rate
UGrad Grade Promotion Each Year
UGrad Grades are +9.96 points higher
UGrad participants surpass their foster care-involved peers in final grades for core subjects, earning on average a difference of +9.96 points higher on a 0-100 point scale. UGrad participants outperform for each subject.
UGrad Mean Number of Days Absent per School Year
Backed by research: A Cornell University study confirmed UGrad’s lasting impact on graduation, attendance and student performance.
Read UGrad Academy's Research Study (Full Study) →Read the Peer Review Journal Article: Children and Youth Services Review.
Learn More About UGrad Academy's Impact →Our Approach
We provide holistic support through three core pillars.
A Mentor Who Shows Up
Each student is matched with a dedicated Education Specialist who meets with them every two weeks, building trust and consistency.
Coaching for School & Life
Our Specialists offer one-on-one academic support, life skills guidance, and access to essentials like tutoring and technology.
A Circle of Support
We team up with teachers, caregivers, and mentors to encourage every student so they always know someone is in their corner.
Changing Lives
UGrad gives children in foster care the guidance, resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.
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Refer a Student
Teachers, foster parents, caregivers, and Division of Family Services (DFS) officers can refer a foster youth in Delaware to UGrad Academy.
Upon completion, you'll get an email from Kind to Kinds and we’ll work to connect with DFS caseworkers to complete the intake process.