Ferris State University has a new way to foster the success of some students looking to further their education.
The Michigan Department of Human Services awarded the university with a $397,000 grant to help former foster care students.
The Big Rapids university will be fostering the success of the students for the next 3 years as part of the "Youth in Transition" grant.
It will be used to hire a life coach for the Ferris Youth Initiative. That's a scholarship and mentoring program set up to give orphans, or those who have aged out of the foster care system help.
It teaches them how to leave on their own and connect with others and also provides financial help to go to school.
Right now, 12 students in the program are working to achieve their degrees.
To learn more about the FYI Program, click the link on the side.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:28:19 GMT
A woman is dead in Isabella County after an early morning rollover crash. It happened around 5:30 a.m. on East Weidman Road near North Lincoln in Isabella Township. The car rolled, throwing the passenger
A woman is dead in Isabella County after an early morning rollover crash. It happened around 5:30 a.m. on East Weidman Road near North Lincoln in Isabella Township. The car rolled, throwing the passenger
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:30:58 GMT
Isabella County deputies arrested a man accused of drunk driving and breaking into a home early Saturday morning in Gilmore Township. The owner of the home told police she locked herself, along with
Isabella County deputies arrested a man accused of drunk driving and breaking into a home early Saturday morning in Gilmore Township. The owner of the home told police she locked herself, along with...
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:45:04 GMT
Police are trying to find out who broke into a Cheboygan county high school.Last night, police say someone broke into Wolverine High School and stole candy and food items.A window was also broken and rooms
Police are trying to find out who broke into a Cheboygan county high school.Last night, police say someone broke into Wolverine High School and stole candy and food items.A window was also broken and rooms
It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials...
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:27:39 GMT
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Friday, May 17 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:37:44 GMT
Low-flying helicopters are expected to be seen throughout northern Michigan this month. The helicopters are part of a power line inspection effort through an electricity transmission company, ITC Michigan.
Low-flying helicopters are expected to be seen throughout northern Michigan this month. The helicopters are part of a power line inspection effort through an electricity transmission company, ITC Michigan.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:13:03 GMT
Police responded to more dumpster fires near Mount Pleasant. Troopers say they arrested a man accused of starting a fire Friday night at the Deerfield Village Apartment Complex in Union Township. The
Police responded to more dumpster fires near Mount Pleasant. Troopers say they arrested a man accused of starting a fire Friday night at the Deerfield Village Apartment Complex in Union Township.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:25:40 GMT
Today hundreds of people had the chance to shop for a good cause. The Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City held its annual Spring Garage Sale. People lined the streets early this morning to get a
Today hundreds of people had the chance to shop for a good cause. The Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City held its annual Spring Garage Sale. People lined the streets early this morning to get a
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