The Panthers Fostering Success (PFS) program is dedicated to fostering an environment of intellectual growth and personal development through engaging initiatives, services, and individualized interactions tailored to students who have previously been in foster care, adopted, or experienced homelessness.
Our comprehensive support network includes guidance on academic pursuits, career exploration, financial aid, university expenses, tuition waivers, housing options, and connections with a diverse array of campus and community resources. Through carefully crafted programming and tailored advocacy efforts, PFS serves as an indispensable resource in nurturing meaningful personal and professional relationships crucial for student success.
The core mission of the PFS program is to provide a transformative experience that empowers, motivates, and supports former foster care and adopted students at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).
PFS offers personalized support services, with participation benefits that encompass:
- Academic support and individualized advising
- Priority registration access
- Advocacy and ongoing support
- Assistance in securing suitable on- or off-campus housing
- Facilitation of connections with campus and community partners and resources
- Engaging activities for personal and professional development
- Enriching social interactions and mentoring opportunities for valuable experiences
- Student development opportunities, including impactful student-led programming
- Retention and graduation support initiatives to ensure academic success\
Welcome to the Panthers Fostering Success Program, where our ultimate goal is to enrich the academic journey of our students and guide them towards achieving the pinnacle of their educational pursuits through successful graduation!
Panthers Fostering Success Office
P. O. Box 519, MS 1026
Prairie View, TX 77446
Anderson Hall Room 111
Phone: (936) 261-5920
Email: pfs@pvamu.edu