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Weekly Hands-on Independent Tutoring

Helping Foster Children Succeed in School

The WHIT Program works with caring volunteers to provide free tutoring to children in foster care. Our goal is simple: help every student we serve reach grade level in reading and math.

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Students receiving educational support

 

 

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Free Tutoring

Tutoring is provided at no cost to the foster children and families we serve.

K-12

Reading & Math

Weekly Hands-on Independent Tutoring is available in reading and math for all grade levels.

1:1

Personal Support

Caring volunteers provide individual academic support, encouragement and consistency.

 

 

Why WHIT?

Tutoring for Kids in Foster Care

We work with Child Protective Services to identify children in foster care who need help with math and reading.

Many children in foster care are behind their peers in school. Changes in homes, schools and circumstances can interrupt learning at the exact time a child needs consistency most.

WHIT gives students someone who shows up, helps them learn and encourages them to keep going.

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Make a Difference

One Student. One Tutor. Real Impact.

Whether you know a child who needs help or you’re ready to volunteer, The WHIT Program makes it easy to take the next step.

 
Refer a Student

Connect a Child With the Support They Need

Know a child in foster care who could benefit from extra academic support? A referral can connect that student with a caring volunteer tutor and personalized educational assistance.

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Become a Tutor

Become the Difference in a Child’s Life

WHIT volunteers provide encouragement, consistency and academic support. Your time can help a student gain confidence, improve academically and discover their potential.

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More Than Tutoring

Academic Help Can Change More Than a Grade

A caring tutor can provide the consistency and encouragement a student needs to build skills, confidence and a stronger foundation for the future.

READ
Build stronger reading skills
LEARN
Strengthen math fundamentals
GROW
Develop academic confidence
BELIEVE
Discover what is possible

 

 

The Heart Behind WHIT

A Legacy of Caring for Others

The WHIT Program is named for Whitney Thompson, the late daughter of program founder Jennifer Lisson.

Whitney inspired others with her love of people and her compassion for those less fortunate. The WHIT Program was established in her memory and carries that spirit forward by helping children who need someone in their corner.

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Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in school, no matter what circumstances brought them there.
 

 

 

WHIT Stories

Hear From the People Who Know WHIT

Hear from students, caregivers, tutors and others who have experienced the difference personal academic support can make.

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Support WHIT

Help Foster Children Succeed in School and Life

Every donation helps provide free tutoring, educational resources, volunteer training and program support for children in foster care.

 

 

 

 

Growing Across Texas

Thank You to Our Connected Universities!

We're grateful for every campus helping connect college students with foster children who need academic support.

Universities connected with The WHIT Program

 

 

Be Part of Their Story

Help a Student Build a Brighter Future

Refer a child who needs academic support, volunteer your time as a tutor or help make free tutoring possible through your support.

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