KENTUCKY – National nonprofit Foster Success is expanding its reach into Kentucky, as it begins to administer the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program, bringing financial assistance and personalized education support to college students with lived experience in foster care. With this expansion, Foster Success now administers the ETV Program in six states, supporting more older foster youth as they pursue higher education and career training.
Through a four-year contract, Foster Success will administer Kentucky’s ETV Program, supporting approximately 150 young people each year, with an expected increase in student reach and program growth.
The federally funded, state-administered ETV Program helps eligible young adults with foster care experience cover the costs of attending college, university, or vocational training programs. Beyond financial assistance, Foster Success connects participants with dedicated Education Coordinators who provide one-on-one guidance, helping students navigate financial aid, academic challenges, and important decisions throughout their educational journeys.
“Every young person deserves the opportunity to pursue their educational goals,” said Foster Success President and CEO Dr. Maggie Stevens. “Expanding into Kentucky allows us to bring the support we’ve built in other states to even more young adults. Our goal is to ensure these students not only have the financial resources they need, but more importantly, someone in their corner who believes in them and is invested in their success.”
The expansion reflects Foster Success’s continued commitment to helping young people with foster care experience overcome barriers to higher education and build a foundation for long-term success.
Kentucky’s ETV Program is available to eligible young adults under age 26 who have experienced foster care and are enrolled in qualifying postsecondary education or training programs. Applications are currently open for the 2026–2027 academic year.
To learn more about Kentucky’s ETV Program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit fseducation.fostersuccess.org/kentucky-etv.
For more information about Foster Success, visit www.fostersuccess.org.
