The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) is a national program available to support foster youth in continuing their education. With assistance from this program, Aubrey Shuman graduated from Eastern Washington University with her social work degree.
“It’s very easy to feel alone when you are in foster care,” Shuman said. “It feels like you are the only one going through what you're going through and it’s hard to ask for help. It makes it easier when programs like ETV are offering and providing help. It’s essential for foster youth to have at least one pillar of support.”
Read Aubrey’s full story and learn more about the program.
Applications for 2026-2027 are open. To learn more about the program, eligibility, and to apply, please visit the ETV webpage or feel free to email ETVWash@dcyf.wa.gov.
To meet the priority deadline, you must apply by April 30, 2026. Applications received after April 30 will be added to a wait list and awarded as funds are available.
