The success of a Texas Woman’s University program aimed at helping former foster care youth attain college degrees has spurred the creation of a statewide hub to help foster care youth navigate the college-going process.

The Foster Care Alumni Success (FCAS) Center was authorized by the Texas Legislature this summer and will fund measures to help foster care youth, including enrollment assistance at the college of their choice and a hotline to provide guidance and referrals to start the college-navigating process.

Additionally, the center will provide training to high school counselors to improve their ability to identify and support high school foster youth.