This exploratory study gathers qualitative data from twelve college programs nationwide that provide scholarship and supportive services to foster care alumni attending postsecondary education. Findings illustrate six major themes of youth's unmet needs: academic preparation; housing; financial assistance; ...
"When a lot of people think of foster care youths, they think that we are troubled or we have a lot of issues. I think that's a huge misconception," she said. "We have ambitions and dreams just like everyone else." College Choice is an expansion of previous city programs ...
Our Keys to Success program works with young adults ages 16-26 to help prepare them for a successful life when they “age out” from foster care. Our Post-Secondary programs help students ages 18-24 who have experienced foster care achieve their college dreams. WAYS WE HELP...
The economic benefits of a college education are well documented; however, data from studies of young people transitioning out of foster care indicate that the college graduation rate for this population is very low. The child welfare system has traditionally done a poor job of encouraging foster ...
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Foster care alumni experience a number of challenges related to accessing and completing postsecondary education, however little is known about the programs that currently exist in the United States that support this group of students in college. This study sought to build on previous work that ...
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Life skills development among youth in foster care is critical in helping them overcome the barriers they face when leaving care. While foster care agencies, child welfare professionals, and caregivers play important roles in life skills development, little research has examined the topic from their ...