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Supplemental Education Transition Planning Program (SETuP)

What’s the SETuP?

The Supplemental Education Transition Planning program (SETuP) provides information to youth, foster families, and school staff about post-high school education and training opportunities for youth in foster care. Contracted SETuP providers in your region can help young people get SETuP for college by offering:

  • Financial Aid application assistance.
  • Transportation and Housing information and assistance.
  • College Application coaching and assistance.
  • Pre-College Testing guidance based on educational goals.
  • Course Planning to help achieve educational goals.
  • Resource Links to programs and services especially for youth ages 13-21 in foster care.

Click on your area below to find out who to contact.

Region 1 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 2

Region 1 North

Volunteers of America (VOA) 509-624-2378 525 West 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99204

Region 1 South

Catholic Family and Child Services (CFCS) 509-965-7100 Ext. 228 5301 Tieton Drive Suite # C Yakima, WA 98908

Region 2 North

Youthnet 360-336-1610 ext. 216 227 N. 4th St. Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Region 2 South

YMCA of Greater Seattle 206-749-7599 2100 24th Ave South, Suite #250 Seattle, WA 98144

Region 3 North

Pierce County Alliance (PCA) 253-502-5491 510 Tacoma Ave S Tacoma, WA 98402

Region 3 South

Community Youth Services 360-943-0780 711 State Ave NE Olympia, WA 98506

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