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WHY WHIT?

The WHIT Program works with volunteers to provide free tutoring to kids in foster care. Our goal is to bring each child in foster care up to grade level in reading and math.

  

TUTORING K-12

We currently offer Weekly Hands-on Independent Tutoring (WHIT) in math and reading for all grade levels. If you know a student who can benefit from personalized tutoring, please reach out to us.

  

OUR PROGRAM

Our goal is to help children in foster care get up to speed with school. Our wonderful tutors will help these children succeed and will bring them up to grade level.

 

Welcome to the Whit Program!

Tutoring for Kids in Foster Care

 
We work with the local Child Protective Services to identify children in foster care who need help with math and reading. The WHIT program is named for Whitney Thompson, the late daughter of program founder Jennifer Lisson. Whitney inspired others with her love of people and her caring for the less fortunate. It's in her memory that The WHIT Program was established. Most kids in foster care are behind their peers in school. The WHIT Program works with volunteers to provide free tutoring to kids in foster care. Our goal is to bring each child in foster care up to grade level in reading and math.

 

 

 

TUTORS

 

Dedicated Volunteers Making a Lasting Impact

WHIT tutors are caring volunteers who provide one-on-one academic support and encouragement to children in foster care. Through consistent mentoring and personalized instruction, our tutors help students improve their academic performance, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Together, they are helping shape brighter futures—one student at a time.

 

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REFER A STUDENT

 

Connect a Child with the Support They Need

Know a child in foster care who could benefit from extra academic support? Refer a student to the WHIT Program and help them gain access to caring volunteer tutors, personalized educational assistance, and the encouragement needed to succeed in school and beyond. Every referral is an opportunity to change a life through education.

 

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VOLUNTEER

 

Become the Difference in a Child's Life

WHIT volunteers provide encouragement, consistency, and academic support to children in foster care. Just a few hours each week can help a student gain confidence, improve grades, and discover their potential. Your time can create a lasting impact that extends far beyond the classroom.

 

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DONATE

 

Help Foster Children Succeed in School and Life

Every donation helps provide free tutoring, educational resources, volunteer training, and program support for children in foster care. Your generosity allows WHIT to continue serving students across Texas and giving them the tools they need to succeed academically and personally.

 

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