This article originally appeared in the May 2026 Issue of Pasco Post.

Take Stock in Children Student & Mentor

Applications to join Pasco's Take Stock in Children program are now open to students entering 9th, 10th, and 11^th grades for the 2026-2027 school year. Take Stock provides mentorship, college-readiness coaching, and a scholarship to eligible students at all Pasco County high schools. Our program is also seeking adults in the community to serve as volunteer mentors, meeting with a student twice a month for 30 minutes. To learn about student eligibility and access the application for both students and mentors, visit https://www.pascoeducationfoundation.org/tsic-home/