Great Expectations

A statewide initiative designed to help foster youth complete high school, gain access to a community college education and transition successfully from the foster care system to living independently. 

Great Expectations serves students who were formerly in foster care and provides comprehensive support services for students including:

  • Advising
  • Career exploration
  • Transfer assistance
  • Campus and community referrals 
  • Coaching
  • Emergency financial assistance

GET STARTED

Students may enter the program at any time by meeting with our Great Expectations advisor and submitting an application.

Our Great Expectations advisor is available to meet with students remotely via email, Zoom, or telephone. Please use your Navigate account to schedule a one-on-one appointment or contact your advisor by email:

Josalyn Priest

Josalyn Priest

She/Her/Hers
Academic Advisor

SUPPORT GREAT EXPECTATIONS!

Donate Now

Great Expectations is funded through private donations to the Foundation. Donations cover the cost of a coach and mentor, college program development, student activities and access to a crisis fund. Please join our partners in supporting this vital program.

Contact Us

Room 607 Cornerstone Hall, Middletown Campus

Staff can travel to the Fauquier Campus as needed.

Josalyn Priest

Josalyn Priest

She/Her/Hers
Academic Advisor