Brittany Milbourn
CDST 301
Lab 3
November 9, 2010
1. Write a general analysis (summary) of what the website you have chosen is about.
The website that I chose, “Independence for Foster Youth”, serves as a resource for foster
care children. While browsing the website I found many helpful links for foster care children,
with subjects such as jobs, education, financial aid, housing, budget and health. Because
foster youth are often not provided with their needed resources regarding these topics, I find
that this website is a great creation. By browsing the website, I found that it’s main focus is
to help foster youth successfully transition into the crazy world on their own. Under the
“jobs” tab, resources regarding finding a job as well as links to programs which can help
foster youth get jobs are be found. Under the “education” tab, there are guides which aid in
preparing adolescents grades six through twelve for college. I think that this section of the
website is particularly helpful knowing the statistics of foster youth making it through high
school, let alone to higher education. Also on the education tab are links for Washington
State Programs which help in the education process of foster youth. For example:
Independent Living, Transitional Living, Passport for Foster Youth Promise Scholarship as
well as GEAR UP. Financial aid tips including getting a mentor and types and ways to apply
for financial aid are available when the “financial aid” tab is clicked. The housing tab
provides information regarding rental rights, cost of rent, selecting a roommate and college
housing. Personally I wish I had this information when I was finding my first apartment,
regardless of the fact that I was not a foster youth. Having all of this information at your
disposal is a very handy tool. Budget is also explained on this website, with categories such
