EMBARK@UGA
Embark@UGA connects students with a Student Care and Outreach staff member who will work one-on-one with them to connect students with people and resources that will support their success and well-being during their time at UGA. Funding is available for unexpected financial hardships, help with the cost of mental health support, and many other situations.
Individualized Support
Students connected with Embark@UGA will meet with a Student Care & Outreach team member who will provide tailored support according to the student's unique circumstances.
Connection to Resources
Students connected with Embark@UGA will be provided with a network of campus resources, tools, and support that they can use throughout their time at UGA.
Programs & Events
Embark@UGA hosts programs and events throughout the year that encourage community building, life-skill development, and campus engagement.
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Embark@UGA is a campus-based initiative to engage students who have experienced foster care, homelessness, and/or are at risk of homelessness. Embark@UGA connects students to an individualized support network designed to help them navigate UGA by connecting them with campus and community resources that are reflective of their unique needs and circumstances.
Embark@UGA is part of a statewide network that seeks to increase college access and retention for homeless or foster care youth in all University System of Georgia or Technical College System of Georgia institutions. For more information about the statewide network, click here.
Each student at the University of Georgia has a unique story and educational experience. Embark@UGA aims to provide additional support for students who have experienced homelessness, foster care, and/or are at risk of homelessness. There is no application process to become involved in Embark@UGA. Simply connect with a case manager in Student Care and Outreach and they will connect you with the Embark@UGA Program.
The below definitions are a guide to aid in understanding what homelessness or housing insecurity may look like:
- Losing your housing
- Sharing rooms with others
- Sleeping on friend’s couches
- Residing in hotels or motels not paid for by the government or charitable organization
- Eviction
- Lacking resources or support networks needed to obtain permanent housing
- Persistent instability due to frequent moves
Information From: https://nhchc.org/understanding-homelessness/faq/ https://www.hudexchange.info/
Foster Care: 24-hour substitute care for children placed away from their parents or guardians and for whom the state agency has placement and care responsibility. This includes placements in foster family homes, foster homes of relatives, group homes, emergency shelters, residential facilities, childcare institutions, and pre-adoptive homes.
Information From: https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/county_access/documents/pub/dhs_id_027331.pdf
“Embark@UGA has been the community that I never really had. I’ve been with Embark for a few years and I know that I can turn to Embark for help if/when I need it, whether it be someone to talk to, help with finances (rent, therapy, car), etc. Embark has been especially helpful throughout my time in my graduate school program and I’ve now completed all of the requirements to be able to graduate in May.” – Graduate Student, School of Social Work
“Embark@UGA has helped me take some stress off financially, allowing me to focus on academics. The friends I have made, and mentors who pushed me to give my best effort towards personal and professional goals. I have overcome many challenges with the help of Embark UGA and look forward to use the skills and lessons learned in my pursuit of a career in medicine as a medical doctor MD.” – Fourth Year, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
318 Tate Student Center – walk-in’s welcome between 8 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday.
Schedule an appointment: 706-542-8479
