NextUp Strategic
Planning & Program Design
Help Your College Strengthen NextUp with Clear Strategy, Student-Centered Design, and Practical Implementation Planning
Foresight Strategy Solutions partners with community colleges to strengthen, refine, and sustain their NextUp programs through trauma-informed strategy, stakeholder engagement, and actionable planning. We help colleges translate institutional commitment into clear program direction, stronger coordination, and implementation-ready next steps.
Why NextUp Strategic Planning Matters Now
Across California, colleges are making significant investments in support for current and former foster youth. As NextUp continues to evolve, many institutions are recognizing the value of a more intentional planning process to ensure their program model, staffing approach, student support strategies, and cross-campus coordination are aligned for long-term success.
ecent guidance and implementation experience have underscored that NextUp planning is not only about defining goals; it is also about building the structure, systems, and service model needed to deliver high-touch, responsive, and sustainable support.
Recent guidance and implementation experience have underscored that NextUp planning is not only about defining goals; it is also about building the structure, systems, and service model needed to deliver high-touch, responsive, and sustainable support. A strategic planning process helps institutions respond to these developments in a way that is organized, student-centered, and locally tailored.
Strategic planning is especially valuable for colleges seeking to strengthen role clarity, improve service coordination, better understand student needs, and build a roadmap for implementation and performance measurement.
Why Colleges Partner with
Foresight Strategy Solutions for
NextUp Planning
Foresight Strategy Solutions brings a practical, student-centered approach to NextUp planning, helping colleges translate institutional commitment into clear strategy, actionable planning, and sustainable program design. Whether a college is seeking focused transition support, a deeper assessment-based roadmap, or a comprehensive strategic planning process, each tier is designed to provide a scalable pathway to strengthen NextUp in a way that is thoughtful, responsive, and built for lasting impact.