Fostering Success Michigan (FSM) was launched in 2012 through a shared commitment among college campuses, community agencies, and dedicated professionals to better support students with experience in foster care as they pursued higher education. What began as a collaborative effort to identify best practices has grown into a powerful, statewide movement.
Today, FSM connects more than 30 college and university campuses across Michigan, supported by strong partnerships with state agencies, legislative champions, private organizations, and philanthropic leaders. Together, these partners work to remove barriers, align systems, and expand opportunity for young people impacted by the child welfare system.
FSM serves as Michigan’s central network for resources, training, and connection—supporting professionals, supportive adults, and students with lived experience in foster care. Through the FSM Network, campus-based support programs and champions provide critical on-campus services, including tuition assistance, personalized coaching, and comprehensive student support.
Fostering Success Michigan is a statewide initiative that aims to increase access and success in higher education for students with experience in foster care. Fostering Success Michigan is a program of Educate Tomorrow.
