FAST Program
Fostering an Academic Successful Transition (FAST) is a campus support program that offers assistance to students who have experienced foster care and are attending Saginaw Valley State University or Delta College.
FAST Program participants can access resources that support their personal, academic, and professional goals. Through life skills workshops, community building, mentorship, and financial assistance, FAST is working with students to reduce barriers that impact student success.
Program Eligibility
- Have been in a foster care placement supervised by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) at age 14 or older
-or- - Have been in a non-secure delinquency placement supervised by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) at age 14 or older
- Are under the age of 23
Contact Information
- Email: fastprogram@svsu.edu
- Phone Number: (989) 964-2655
Apply Here
Please email FASTProgram@svsu.edu for access to the application.
Resource Guide
Below are several resources both on and off campus that are available to students. Please contact the FAST Program if you require any additional assistance.
On Campus Resources
Housing and Dining
Housing Operations
Curtiss 118
housing@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4255
Campus Financial Services
Wickes Hall 131-A
cfsc@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4900
Residential Life
Curtiss 114
reslife@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4410
Dining Services
Curtiss Hall 122
dining@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4252
Meal Plans
Curtiss Hall 122
dining@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4252
Cardinal Food Pantry
Student Center 101
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
foodpantry@svsu.edu
(989) 964-6077
Employment
Career Services
Wickes Hall 270
careers@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4954
Cardinal Closet
Wickes Hall 268
careers@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4954
Handshake
Handshake is available to SVSU students as an employment platform that connects students with employers, career events, internships, and job opportunities.
Financial Support
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Wickes Hall 141
cfsc@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4900
Campus Financial Services Center
Wickes Hall 131A
cfsc@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4900
Financial Literacy Assistance
Wickes Hall 131A
cfsc@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4900
Work Study
Wickes Hall 141
cfsc@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4900
SVSU Student Emergency Fund
Provides financial assistance to students experiencing unexpected emergencies, such as accidents, serious illness, the death of a family member, fire damage, temporary housing needs, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Physical/Mental Health
Fitness Center/Service Desk
Fitness Center 105
rydercenter@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4906
Campus Recreation
Fitness Center 108
campusrec@svsu.edu
(989) 964-7321
Campus Mental Health and Wellness Center
Curtiss Hall 112
counselingservices@svsu.edu
(989) 964-7078
University Health Center
2970 Pierce Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 583-0285
Student Wellness Programs
Doan 105
studentwellness@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4658
Title IX Coordinator – Dr. Mamie Thorns
mtthorns@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4068
University Police
dispatch@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4141
Lotus Room
Wickes Hall 267
Open 24/7
Diversity Programs
Wickes Hall 260
diversity@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4068
Academic Resources
Library
library@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4240
Writing Center
Zahnow 250
writingcenter@svsu.edu
(989) 964-6061
Math and Physics Tutoring
Zahnow Library, 2nd Floor
mathtutor@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4648
Center for Academic Achievement
Zahnow Library, 2nd Floor
ethunyad@svsu.edu
(989) 964-2221
Off Campus Resources
Housing
Saginaw Housing Commission
803 Norman Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-8183
River Jordan
3442 Kiesel Road
Bay City, MI 48706
intake@riverjordaninc.org
(989) 391-4046
Rescue Mission
1021 Burt Street
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 752-6051
Good Samaritan Rescue Mission
713 9th Street
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-5973
Mustard Seed Shelter
1325 Cherry Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-4741
Innerlink
1110 Howard Street
Saginaw, MI
(989) 753-3431
Partnership Center
2115 Ring Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 401-7239
Housing (Continued)
Youth in Transition Funds (YIT)
Provides funding to help youth who experienced out-of-home care after age 14 and are under age 23 cover expenses related to becoming self-sufficient.
State Emergency Relief Program
Provides emergency assistance for heat and utilities, home repairs, relocation assistance, burial expenses, and other qualifying needs.
Salvation Army
Rent and utility assistance
2030 N. Carolina Street
Saginaw, MI
(989) 401-7881
Mid Michigan Community Action
114 S. Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI
(989) 894-9060
Restoration Community Outreach
1205 Norman Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-1886
Home to Stay
205 S. Saginaw Road
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 496-9550
Underground Railroad
1230 S. Washington Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-0007
Employment
Michigan Works
312 E. Genesee Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
(833) 531-1945
Indeed
An online employment platform that connects candidates with employers, job postings, and opportunities.
Youth in Transition Funds (YIT)
Provides funding to help youth who experienced out-of-home care after age 14 and are under age 23 cover expenses related to becoming self-sufficient.
Partnershift Network
1 Tuscola Street, Suite 100A
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-0016
Qualified Staffing
3200 Tittabawassee Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 799-0912
Financial Support
Education and Training Voucher
Provides up to $5,000 per year for students attending college, trade school, or university who experienced foster care in Michigan on or after age 14.
(877) 660-METV
Fostering Futures Scholarship
Provides scholarships to students who experienced foster care in Michigan on or after age 13.
(888) 447-2687
State Emergency Relief Program
Provides emergency assistance for heat and utilities, home repairs, relocation assistance, burial expenses, and other qualifying needs.
Youth in Transition Funds (YIT)
Provides funding to help youth who experienced out-of-home care after age 14 and are under age 23 cover expenses related to becoming self-sufficient.
Wildfire Credit Union
6640 Bay Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 249-8200
Saginaw County Community Action Center
Financial literacy programs
1443 E. Genesee Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
info@saginawcac.org
(989) 753-7741
Mid Michigan Community Action
114 S. Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI
(989) 894-9060
Salvation Army
Emergency financial assistance
2030 N. Carolina Street
Saginaw, MI
(989) 401-7881
Food
Old Town Christian Outreach Soup Kitchen
600 Gratiot Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 249-8696
Holy Cross Services
1030 N. River Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(855) 384-3278
Community Village
3200 Hospital Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-5442
East Side Soup Kitchen
940 E. Genesee Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 755-3663
Community Christian Reformed Church
6045 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
(989) 792-2465
MiBridges
Connects individuals with food assistance and other resources based on their location, needs, and circumstances.
Find a Food Pantry
Search for food pantries, mass food distributions, and mobile food pantry locations throughout Michigan.
Saginaw, MI Free Food Resources
Directory of food assistance resources available throughout Saginaw County.
Salvation Army
2030 N. Carolina Street
Saginaw, MI
(989) 401-7881
Caring Closet
6045 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
saginawcaringcloset@gmail.com
Mental Health
988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Child & Family Services of Saginaw
2838 Automotive Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 790-7500
HealthSource Saginaw Behavioral Professional Services
3340 Hospital Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-7742
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
3023 Davenport Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 907-2761
List Psychological Services, PLC
5024 N. Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 790-3130
Saginaw Psychological Services, Inc.
2100 Hemmeter Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2100
Bay Psychological Associates
1420 Center Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 686-1990
Physical Health
Covenant HealthCare
700 Cooper Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
Covenant Emergency Care Center
900 Cooper Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
McLaren Bay Region Hospital
1900 Columbus Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
Ascension St. Mary's
800 S. Washington Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48601
Covenant MedExpress
2970 Pierce Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 583-0285
Youth in Transition Funds (YIT)
Provides funding to help youth who experienced out-of-home care after age 14 and are under age 23 cover expenses related to becoming self-sufficient.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center
301 E. Genesee Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
(888) 802-7472
Locations in Bay City and Flint
HealthSource Pathways Chemical Dependency Center
3340 Hospital Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-7745
Behavioral Health Inpatient Care - MidMichigan Medical Center
4000 Wellness Drive
Midland, MI 48670
(989) 839-3690
McLaren Bay Region - Behavioral Health Inpatient Services
1900 Columbus Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-3000
DOT Caring Center
3190 Hallmark Court
Saginaw, MI 48603
(800) 822-7464
Transportation
Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS)
615 Johnson Street
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 907-4000
Bay Metro
1124 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI
(989) 894-2900
Purchase Tickets
Youth in Transition Funds (YIT)
Provides funding to help youth who experienced out-of-home care after age 14 and are under age 23 cover expenses related to becoming self-sufficient.