To Foster Change
Ashley: Unlocking the Road to Education
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Foster youth who receive support are 10 times more likely to graduate college.
School was never a priority for Ashley. She was more focused on ensuring her siblings were fed and safe. It wasn’t until a high school teacher inspired her that Ashley believed she could be the first in her family to attend college. More than 70% of former foster youth hope to attend college and those who receive support, like Ashley did, are 10 times more likely to graduate college.
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To Foster Change is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal
To Foster Change
Ashley: Unlocking the Road to Education
Preview: Season 2020 | 2m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
School was never a priority for Ashley. She was more focused on ensuring her siblings were fed and safe. It wasn’t until a high school teacher inspired her that Ashley believed she could be the first in her family to attend college. More than 70% of former foster youth hope to attend college and those who receive support, like Ashley did, are 10 times more likely to graduate college.
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