Programs – Best Foot Forward Foundation

Best Foot Forward provides three distinct programs for students of varying grade levels. Through a team-oriented approach led by BFF Coaches, our innovative programs combine educational planning, monitoring, advising, and support. We believe that positive school experiences enhance the well-being of foster care youth, improve their academic success, and ultimately reduce behavioral issues.

What we do:

Meet regularly with students at school
Review and explain all assignments and grades
Provide incentives for positive reinforcement

Collaborate with all stakeholders
Facilitate school and child welfare team communication
Support 504 and ESE plans

FOUNDATIONS

Our K-6th grade program helps children develop their basic skills and identifies any potential learning issues during this fundamental stage. Our Coaches emphasize reading remediation, reinforce curriculum, and develop supplemented materials all while working closely with teachers and administration. They use strategies such as:

Support the teacher’s lesson plan while strengthening reading and writing skills being taught in the classroom
Provide one-on-one reinforcement and remediation to the student during the school day
Provide consistency to student by following the student if placed at a different Palm Beach County school
Help to ensure students receive appropriate ESE services and 504 accommodations
Develop test taking and study skills
Improve organizational skills
Build Problem-Solving Skills
Cultivate communication and self-advocacy skills

GROUNDED FOR LIFE

Our 7th – 12th grade program motivates students to engage and invest in their educational futures. The program prepares students for a successful school experience through essential planning and skill development.Our Coaches provide support from the beginning of high school to graduation through the following strategies:

Analysis of diploma options and creation of comprehensive education plans

Develop test taking and study skill development
Improve organizational skills
Build Problem-Solving Skills
Cultivate communication and self-advocacy skills

Provide individual academic tutoring as needed
Prepare for EOC and assessments
Plan for post-secondary education

COLLEGE & BEYOND

The college program is critical to the success of foster youth in their post-secondary education. Through continued guidance and support, our program helps students navigate college with the following tools:

Financial aid application and annual follow-up
Scholarship applications and annual follow-up

Course selection and registration
Accommodations