Connections to Independence: We are here for you. We want to see you succeed. That’s why we are giving you as much information as we can about our foster youth programs. Every aspect of our programs is covered from internships, to success stories, and services. Watch the video below to get a picture of what the C2i program can do for you.

Full Cycle Paid Employment Training Application: Full Cycle is a bicycle recyclery offering paid training programs for young adults who have experienced homelessness  who are e16-24 years old. 

Full Cycle Resources: Beyond their Paid Employment Training, Full Cycle also offers free bikes for young people under the age of 24 and Outreach services.

Wild Flyer Coffee Work & Life Skills Training Program: Hiring youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who have experienced homelessness or housing instability.

Fostering Independence Grants: FIG is a state program for people that have been in foster care, that will provide “last-dollar” grants to attend postsecondary institutions.

Minnesota Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program: The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program provides up to $5,000 per year to pay for post-secondary education at a college, university, vocational, technical, or trade school.

Peer Support & Youth Leadership: A peer support and youth leadership program for Minnesota young people ages 12 through 22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems. 

Peer Support & Youth Leadership: A peer support and youth leadership program for Minnesota young people ages 12 through 22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems.