Alcoholics Anonymous has both a Central Southeast and a Northeast region in Ohio.
Al-Anon provides hope and help for the family and friends of alcoholics.
Cocaine Anonymous is a group of men and women who are working together to lead mind-altering substance-free lives. They provide a hotline in several Ohio counties.
Narcotics Anonymous provides online informational pamphlets and a calendar of statewide meetings and events.
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12-step program for men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Education
Finding a College
The following sites allow you to search colleges by state, major and tuition:
CollegeNET
College View
College Express
Paying for College or Vocational School
College Board Online has online calculators to determine the amount of financial aid that you will need, including scholarships and loans.
ETV funds are used to provide scholarships of up to $5,000 to 18-20 year olds, who have emancipated from foster care or were adopted with a finalization after their 16th birthday. This money can be used for tuition, books or qualified living expenses at college, vocational or technical training programs. To learn more, please contact the Orphan Foundation of America.
The FAFSA form must submitted online. This is one of the first steps that you should take. It's important to keep your pin number.
Mapping Your Future is a free one-stop-site that provides information about college, career and financial aid resources.
Ohio Board of Regents are available at 1-877-428-8246, Mon.-Fri., between 10am-6pm. They can help you with financial aid options and deadlines.
Grants and Loans
The Student financial aid guide explains the different types of financial aid.
Federal grants do not need to be repaid: Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work-Study.
Federal loans must be repaid after you finish school: Stafford, Perkins.
Scholarships
The National Voice of Foster Parents offers scholarships.
The Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program has additional information about scholarships for which you might be eligible.
Learn more about the scholarship application process, in order to increase your chances of receiving this assistance.
Summer Programs
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program is a FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation
Test Preparation
4Tests.com offers free practice GED, SAT and ACT exams.
Educational Testing Service has a directory of practice tests for entrance exams includingthe SAT, GRE and GMAT.
Ohio Literacy Network provides television programs to help you prepare for the GED test.
PBS Literacy Link provides free online practice tests and learning module.
Study Guide Zone provides online study guides for the ASVAB and Nurse Entrance exam.
The following sites allow you to search colleges by state, major and tuition:
CollegeNET
College View
College Express
Paying for College or Vocational School
College Board Online has online calculators to determine the amount of financial aid that you will need, including scholarships and loans.
ETV funds are used to provide scholarships of up to $5,000 to 18-20 year olds, who have emancipated from foster care or were adopted with a finalization after their 16th birthday. This money can be used for tuition, books or qualified living expenses at college, vocational or technical training programs. To learn more, please contact the Orphan Foundation of America.
The FAFSA form must submitted online. This is one of the first steps that you should take. It's important to keep your pin number.
Mapping Your Future is a free one-stop-site that provides information about college, career and financial aid resources.
Ohio Board of Regents are available at 1-877-428-8246, Mon.-Fri., between 10am-6pm. They can help you with financial aid options and deadlines.
Grants and Loans
The Student financial aid guide explains the different types of financial aid.
Federal grants do not need to be repaid: Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work-Study.
Federal loans must be repaid after you finish school: Stafford, Perkins.
Scholarships
The National Voice of Foster Parents offers scholarships.
The Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program has additional information about scholarships for which you might be eligible.
Learn more about the scholarship application process, in order to increase your chances of receiving this assistance.
Summer Programs
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program is a FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation
Test Preparation
4Tests.com offers free practice GED, SAT and ACT exams.
Educational Testing Service has a directory of practice tests for entrance exams includingthe SAT, GRE and GMAT.
Ohio Literacy Network provides television programs to help you prepare for the GED test.
PBS Literacy Link provides free online practice tests and learning module.
Study Guide Zone provides online study guides for the ASVAB and Nurse Entrance exam.
Employment
The first step is writing your resume and cover letter.
America's Job Bank is the largest job site in America.
Ohio Job Fairs are available in each county.
Ohio’s Statewide Job Matching System allows you to create, edit and store your resume online.
Ohio Workforce Investment Act (WIA) has information on their site about job fairs, resume writing, and programs available in each Ohio county.
Teens4Hire helps teens 14 or older find full-time, part-time, summer, seasonal,volunteer or vocational work. If you are over the age of 14, you can apply for a working permit.
America's Job Bank is the largest job site in America.
Ohio Job Fairs are available in each county.
Ohio’s Statewide Job Matching System allows you to create, edit and store your resume online.
Ohio Workforce Investment Act (WIA) has information on their site about job fairs, resume writing, and programs available in each Ohio county.
Teens4Hire helps teens 14 or older find full-time, part-time, summer, seasonal,volunteer or vocational work. If you are over the age of 14, you can apply for a working permit.
Food
Children’s Hunger Alliance
Faith Mission
FOODLINK connects callers with anmergency three-day supply of food. Call 614-221-6766 (Ext. 150) or email managerfl@firstlink.org
Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks
Faith Mission
FOODLINK connects callers with anmergency three-day supply of food. Call 614-221-6766 (Ext. 150) or email managerfl@firstlink.org
Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks
Housing
A state can use up to 30% of its Chafee allocation to provide room and board for young people between the ages of 18-21 who have emancipated from the foster care system. And, they cannot require the young person to remain in foster care until age 21 in order to receive those services.
However, while some states demonstrate accountability on a statewide level, Ohio's funds are spent differently in each of its 88 counties, with minimal oversight. Not surprisingly, many young people fall through the cracks and experience homelessness after aging out of foster care.
Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
Habitat for Humanity
Homes on the Hill
Homeless Families Foundation
Section 8
Volunteers of America
YEP is a statewide council of homeless youth, ages 12- 21. YEP leaders Nick and Angela empower young people, by increasing opportunities for them to take control of their situations while building self-esteem and improving their quality of life through advocacy, leadership and education.
YWCA
www.ohiohome.org
However, while some states demonstrate accountability on a statewide level, Ohio's funds are spent differently in each of its 88 counties, with minimal oversight. Not surprisingly, many young people fall through the cracks and experience homelessness after aging out of foster care.
Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
Habitat for Humanity
Homes on the Hill
Homeless Families Foundation
Section 8
Volunteers of America
YEP is a statewide council of homeless youth, ages 12- 21. YEP leaders Nick and Angela empower young people, by increasing opportunities for them to take control of their situations while building self-esteem and improving their quality of life through advocacy, leadership and education.
YWCA
www.ohiohome.org
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