Virtual Foster Program - Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility

  • The Virtual Foster Program supports students who are either enrolled or actively seeking enrollment at ICS Technical College.
  • The program supports students who are seeking to advance in their studies.
  • Students who have been abandoned and lack known or available family support structures.
  • Students for whom adoption or placement in family-based alternative care has not been possible, and therefore require institutional or foster sponsorship for educational continuity.
  • Students committed to rehabilitation schools or charitable children's institutions as a result of a care order may be eligible for foster sponsorship.

2. Fosters

Anyone with a heart to support education can become a foster. Fundraising mobilization through social media, email marketing, and local media is allowed.

Primary Foster

  • Receive full access to the student's academic progress through our secure portal
  • For privacy and safety, access to personal information is limited
  • May choose to be actively involved in encouraging and mobilizing others to support the program

Secondary Foster

Supports financially through donations without full access to academic records.

3. Use of Funds

  • All contributions are dedicated strictly to the student's tuition, course-related needs, essential learning materials and social welfare of the student.
  • ICS Technical College will share monthly updates or accountability reports to keep you informed of how your support is making a difference.

4. Student Privacy and Data

  • Student profiles are accessible only to authorized fosters.
  • Kindly refrain from sharing student information on social media or any public platform unless written permission is granted.
  • To ensure safety for all, personal visits to students are only possible through prior arrangement and approval by the institution.
  • Kindly note that all visits will be supervised.
  • Only legal guardians or next of kin may take students off-campus, in line with our child safety policy.

5. Communication Policy

  • For protection of both students and fosters, communication is moderated through ICS Technical College.
  • Direct contact (phone, email, visits) is allowed once approved and facilitated by the institution.

6. Non-Refund Policy

Please note that all contributions are non-refundable, as they are immediately allocated toward student support and related costs. The program is committed to financial transparency and ensures that every contribution is used efficiently to make a meaningful impact.

7. Transparency and Updates

Primary fosters will receive regular updates through our online portal, including:

  • Academic performance
  • Progress photos
  • Milestone achievements

This helps you stay closely connected with the impact of your generosity.

8. Updates to These Guidelines

We may occasionally review and update these terms to better serve both students and fosters. Any changes will be communicated promptly.