Foster Youth Coaching: Pathways to
Academic and Career Exploration to Success
The Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES) program serves New Jersey Foster Care (NJFC) Scholar-eligible adolescents between the ages of 16-21 as they transition out of high school in the following counties: Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean.
PACES Coaches + Director
If you have questions or are interested in the PACES program please email paces@embrella.org
Anika Beckford
Director of Scholarship Programs
PACES
Angela Fox
Region 2
(Hunterdon, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties)
Vacant
Region 2
(Hunterdon, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties)
Kathleen Battle
Region 3
(Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties)
Brittany Hill
Region 3
(Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties)
Develop
This foster youth coaching program focuses on adolescents’ educational and employment development, as coaches assist each adolescent in decision-making processes, soft skill development and direct assistance during the college application and job application processes.
Educate
The program also provides: Direct access in finding scholarships and understanding financial aid, support in completing the FAFSA, post-secondary applications and job applications, education and career planning for high school students and support to current adolescents seeking post-secondary education.
Connect
PACES also provides connections to county-based education and employment resources and networks, events, workshops, and experiences to assist in the adolescent’s transition into adulthood.
