Families United in Education (FUiE)

FUiE supports family members, including parents and adult children, spouses/partners, siblings, cousins, who are enrolled in degree programs at Hostos, by providing access to resources and mentoring to help them obtain their associate degrees. Participants receive book vouchers, monthly Metro/OMNY cards, educational workshops, academic incentives, and attend cultural activities. The initiative is a natural extension of the academic, social, and emotional network that Hostos offers with a special emphasis on building the educational continuity for families. This program strengthens familial bonds by building a community of peer support to help students stay motivated and make progress toward credit completion. Family members also attend cultural experiences to expand their learning and community engagement.

Goals:

• Increase awareness of resources available to families at Hostos and within their communities.
• Improve the health, development, and well-being of all members of a family, regardless of their unique and diverse composition.
• Improve self-sufficiency through educational attainment.
• Strengthen the relationships between families attending college and community-based organizations that provide essential resources.

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