INTRODUCTION
Ciara Vann Children Special Needs College Sponsorship Program was established by the founder to address the growing needs of youth and young adults that desire to attend college but lack the supervision and support due to their learning disabilities that they may be receiving in high school. This support is necessary primarily for the Freshman and Sophomore years of college as they progress into adulthood. Research shows that the transition from high school to college can be a confusing time for any student. Deciding which school to attend is one of the biggest decisions a student will make. But for students with learning and attention issues, there are some additional hurdles to navigate. One of the most important decisions a student makes in their academic career is whether to go to college. Yet, while students with learning disabilities are just as smart as their peers, they attend four-year colleges at half the rate. And those who do attend college are less likely to complete it. CVCSNCSP goal is to address the struggles of youth and young adults with special needs that enter college. This will be accomplished by providing 24 hours / 7 days a week care.
WHO WE ARE
Ciara Vann Children’s Special Needs College Sponsorship Program, Inc. (CVCSNCSP) is a transitional program to support children with special needs that are high school graduates in the process of going to college and including, living on campus. CVCNCSP is a community-based organization applying for nonprofit status under the IRS, Title 501 c 3, and headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, and will operate in various state colleges. CVCSNCSP was established in 2020, by Robert Vann, President and Executive Director, in honor of his daughter, Ciara Vann who has special needs and is currently attending college. CVCNCSP was created exclusively for the purpose to provide safe 24 hours/7 days a week, on campus sponsorship program for youth and young adults with special needs that enter and attend college abroad. These individuals will be provided tutoring, mentoring and assisted living on campus through adult supervision at various colleges that they enroll to and attend abroad that will lead them to success in completing their college degree.

