{"id":2278,"date":"2024-01-11T15:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T15:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/deanofstudents\/?page_id=2278&#038;preview_id=2278"},"modified":"2026-01-12T22:03:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T22:03:18","slug":"fostered-adopted-texans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/dean-of-students\/resources\/fostered-adopted-texans\/","title":{"rendered":"Foster &amp; Adopted Texans Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tarleton State University is dedicated to empowering students with lived experience in foster care through offering resources, support, and skill development to promote success in higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allison Shoot serves as the primary point of contact for students with lived experience in Foster Care. This program offers comprehensive support, resources, and initiatives to assist foster care alumni in their academic and personal success. Foster care alumni include students who have experienced foster care, aged out of the system, been adopted, or participated in the Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program provides guidance on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to additional campus and community services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial aid, tuition fees, and exemptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On- and off-campus housing options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campus employment opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allison Shoot<\/strong><br><strong>Associate Direct of Student Support Services and Foster Care Liaison<\/strong><br><strong>Dean of Students Administrative Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ASHOOT@tarleton.edu\">ASHOOT@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone Number: <a href=\"tel:+12549689080\">254-968-9080<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-e4d2913d-4224-4006-811e-b701ad8578de advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Financial Aid and Job Resources<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?TarletonStateUniv&amp;layout_id=10\">Foster Care Alumni Course Material Request<\/a><\/strong>: Each Foster Care Alumni student has the opportunity to receive $150 per semester for up to six semesters to assist with course materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/qep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Texan Smart Financial Center&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a>help students through workshops aimed at improving financial practices and one-on-one financial coaching to aid in the development of individualized personal financial wellness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our experts in the<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/finaid\/\">Tarleton State&#8217;s Financial Aid office<\/a><\/strong> can help you learn about financial aid options and educate yourself about the types of aid, eligibility, and educational funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/scholarships\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/scholarships\/\"><strong>Scholarships<\/strong><\/a>, this can help you find scholarships through Tarleton State as well as outside of Tarleton State.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Education\/other_resources.asp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Education\/other_resources.asp\">DFPS Scholarship Options<\/a><\/strong>, here you can find more scholarships specifically for former foster care and adopted alumni.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/finaid\/typesofaid\/employment\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/finaid\/typesofaid\/employment\/\"><strong>On campus student employment<\/strong><\/a>, there are many different types of employment opportunities such as work study, Intern2Learn, student workers and graduate assistants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/careerservices\/handshake\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/careerservices\/handshake\/\"><strong>Handshake<\/strong><\/a> allows students to search for jobs on campus as well as throughout the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/careerservices\/\"><strong>Career Services<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;team can provide assistance with resumes, informative workshops, job fairs, and to help you connect to your career potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/\"><strong>TRIO Program<\/strong><\/a> are federally funded outreach and service programs designed to identify and provide service for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-be5b59cb-88e3-4f1a-914a-b7fd0c8f566e advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Living On or Off Campus Resources<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/\"><strong>Residence Life<\/strong><\/a> can help provide information and resources related to housing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/srbn\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/srbn\/\">Student Resources and Basic Needs<\/a><\/strong> can help provide more resources related to housing on or off campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-1d66e137-d392-4ecb-a918-91f82443988a advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Health Care Resources<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/healthservices\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/healthservices\/\">Student Health Services<\/a><\/strong> is available to currently enrolled students who have paid the Student Health Fee. This includes Stephenville campus, Fort Worth, and Waco Learning Centers, as well as Global students. They are available for phone consultations, Telehealth appointments, as well as face-to-face appointments during normal clinic hours. For an appointment call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+12549689271\">254-968-9271<\/a>, or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/myhealth.tarleton.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myhealth.tarleton.edu<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medicaid Program<\/strong>&#8211; If you are 21 or older, the Texas Medicaid Program Client Hotline can provide information on Medicaid benefits, lists of Medicaid providers, health plans, and other general information, including the process for filing complaints about Medicaid health care providers or health plans.&nbsp;For more information, call toll free 800.252.8263, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Texas Health steps<\/strong>&#8211; Texas Health Steps coordinates free medical and dental checkups to people under age 21 who have Medicaid.&nbsp; For more information, visit online or call 1.877.847.8377. Eligible treatments for transportation include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eye exams\/glasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/counseling\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/counseling\/\">Student Counseling Services<\/a><\/strong> offer a variety of services to meet the wide array of our students\u2019 needs, from mental health training, collaborative outreach, and wellness workshops, to a variety of clinical services including counseling groups, single-session individual appointments, and brief, individual counseling.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myssp.app\/us\/home\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/myssp.app\/us\/home\">TELUS Health Student Support App<\/a><\/strong> the Student Support App connects students with free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support conveniently available 24\/7 via the Student Support app, telephone, and web. TELUS Health content and support are available 24\/7 in Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, French, and English. For other language preferences, you may request to be set up with a counselor who speaks that language. The use of the Student Support App is free and confidential. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-0ae76602-6d08-433c-93d7-198a5e6da044 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Other Campus and Community Resources<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/granburyphp.org\/?page_id=7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/granburyphp.org\/?page_id=7\">People Helping People<\/a><\/strong> have an available food pantry as well as clothing and furniture resale location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbcstephenville.org\/ministries\/grace-place\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fbcstephenville.org\/ministries\/grace-place\/\">Grace Place<\/a><\/strong> can help&nbsp;provides groceries, diapers, fans or heaters, and financial assistance for essential services for those in need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.josephslocker.org\/about-us.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.josephslocker.org\/about-us.html\">Josephs Locker <\/a><\/strong>helps with providing assistance with the basic necessities of food, clothing, household supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?TarletonStateUniv&amp;layout_id=31\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?TarletonStateUniv&amp;layout_id=31\">Tarleton State Purple Pantry<\/a><\/strong> to request access to the on-campus food pantry, please click on the link and fill out the access form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/careerservices\/students\/careerclothingfund\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/careerservices\/students\/careerclothingfund\/\">Tarleton State Career Clothing Fund<\/a><\/strong> is a discretionary fund for students needing career clothing items appropriate for the active move to employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-c42d21e9-fdf9-4751-897a-557be76bb652 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Foster and Adopted Waiver Paperwork<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Education\/state_college_tuition_waiver.asp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Education\/state_college_tuition_waiver.asp\"><strong>Foster Care and Adopted Waiver Paperwork<\/strong><\/a> Remember that you need to submit a waiver for each semester you are enrolled! Click above for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To obtain the Tuition and Fee Waiver you must contact the Education Specialist from the appropriate region in which you were in Foster Care.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/State_Care\/education_specialists.asp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/State_Care\/education_specialists.asp\">Education Specialist<\/a> list by Region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-ad5a17f0-2254-47b7-9f22-90c079a597c9 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong>Preparation for Adult Living Services<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#ffffff !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial benefits- You will be able to access your financial benefits by contacting your&nbsp;<strong>PAL Coordinator<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To find your PAL coordinators search by region- <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dfps.texas.gov%2FChild_Protection%2FYouth_and_Young_Adults%2FPreparation_For_Adult_Living%2FPAL_coordinators.asp&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSW_MTRUSSELL%40tarleton.edu%7Cf0692066a5ca458c81e608dc12da3a6a%7C2c5ee638a96349c0ac26828dd9b78d5e%7C0%7C0%7C638405975688836648%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ISOlwsKD1Y0pB9Z98PS4piHpNg9KNmWYXO7ByrAa%2F4Y%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Preparation_For_Adult_Living\/PAL_coordinators.asp<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Adoption\/adoption_support.asp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Adoption\/adoption_support.asp\">Adoption Support Programs<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tarleton State University is dedicated to empowering students with lived experience in foster care through offering resources, support, and skill development to promote success in higher education. 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