Foster Youth and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
EvCC Connect offers support services, guiding former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth in their journey of completing a post-secondary education. We want to support you in your aspirations while you develop a belongingness in the EvCC Connect program and EvCC community.
EvCC Connect collaborates closely with the TRiO program to offer the following services:
- Academic advising
- Career counseling
- Personal counseling
- Community development
- Financial Aid navigation
- Transfer assistance
- Cultural and educational events
- Tutoring
- Financial assistance (as eligible)
At EvCC, you can use your college experience to:
- Examine and explore your career options
- Complete a career training program
- Prepare for university transfer
- Nurture and grow your talents both individually and as a collective
- Develop long-lasting friendships and professional relationships
- Share your community cultural wealth
- Join one of our athletic teams
- Contribute to our diverse communities through student clubs and activities
- Acquire work experience by obtaining a job on campus
Additionally, we can assist you in learning about and applying for special financial assistance to cover your college expenses, housing and living costs.
We know that the higher education system is often difficult to navigate so we want to connect with you and answer any questions you may have about how to reach your hopes and dreams! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.
Contact:
Allison Werling, LMHC
Monte Cristo 215 | (425) 388-9948 | awerling@everettcc.edu
Links to special financial support programs:
Education Training and Voucher (ETV) 
Governor’s Scholarship
Passport Scholarship
Other resources and ways to be connected:
Casey Family Programs
The Mockingbird Society
Treehouse
Youthnet