Support for Current and Former Foster Youth Reaching for Higher Education

Ohio Reach Postsecondary Designation

Ohio Reach, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and The Ohio Children’s Alliance (OCA), has named MCCTC Adult Career Center as part of the first cohort of accredited colleges, universities, and Ohio Technical Centers to receive the Ohio Reach Postsecondary designation for providing supportive services to students with a history in foster care. 

• Ohio Reach
• Ohio Department of Higher Education, Ohio Reach Designation

Campus Contact

Eligible students should contact the student services department for information about the Ohio Reach program, resources, support and referrals.

McKenzie “Maxie” Wirtz
Dean of Student Services
Ohio Reach Campus Champion
(330)729-4000 x1911
maxie.wirtz@mahoningctc.com

Student Eligibility 

All students with a history in foster care, kinship care, or other out-of-home placement are eligible for on-campus Ohio Reach services. Students may have been placed in foster care for any length of time, in any state.

Services

• Mentorship
• Support Services
• Financial Resources
• Assistance with Meeting Basic Needs
• Academic Support

Resource Connection

• Ohio Reach Scholarship
• Ohio Education and Training Voucher
• Foster Care to Success Scholarship
• Bridges to Success
• Youth Navigator Network
• CCMEP Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP)
• Find Food Pantries and Meal Sites Near You: Text “Help Network” to 898211

*For additional resources to help meet basic needs see our online community resource guide