Connected By 25
State, local, and community leaders nationwide are combining resources to connect transitioning foster children to the real world by age 25.
The Connected by 25 program is meant to provide stability and success among foster youth. According to the authors of Connected By 25, Margaret Flynn-Khan and Soumya Bhat, a poor education and a lack of financial resources affects most of the 20,000 youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who leave foster care every year. Of the 20,000 foster youth, 50 to 60 percent of them do not complete high school, while 84 percent of non-foster youth do. Another 10 percent and 30 percent of former foster youth enroll in college, compared to the 60 percent of other youth that attend college.
My shock isn’t at that I think foster children are incapable. Many foster care youth experience school changes and grade repeats due to abuse and neglect prior to and while in the system. Similar to the prison phrase, “once in the system, you stay in the system.” That’s a mental concept I think most foster care children develop. Most children in the system let the word “system” devour their dreams and hopes for success. I know because I use to have that mentality. Between my imprisoned reality and the reality that the world has no sympathy for complaints and excuses, I made sure I did something to extend my capabilities. Education systems are designed to work best for stable living situations and parent involvement. Without either, how can one succeed?
The need for change starts with the system of change—Connected by 25. If you seek change, Connected by 25 presents five financing strategies that support education success programs and services for youth currently transitioning from the foster care system.
The Connected by 25 brief is about working with the necessary systems, and addressing key issues and resources. The brief offers solutions to common problems foster youth face, as well as provides exclusive information to make sure the needs of foster youth are met.
Transitioning is hard when you have so many obstacles getting in your way. This guide is great for answering some of your hardships. To view the guide, please visit http://www.financeproject.org/publications/Education_SB.pdf. If it seems impossible to get on your feet, this PDF is the place to start. If you want to stand on your own by 25, this is the place to start!!! Get engaged in your future and get connected to the real world by 25.
The Connected by 25 program is meant to provide stability and success among foster youth. According to the authors of Connected By 25, Margaret Flynn-Khan and Soumya Bhat, a poor education and a lack of financial resources affects most of the 20,000 youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who leave foster care every year. Of the 20,000 foster youth, 50 to 60 percent of them do not complete high school, while 84 percent of non-foster youth do. Another 10 percent and 30 percent of former foster youth enroll in college, compared to the 60 percent of other youth that attend college.
My shock isn’t at that I think foster children are incapable. Many foster care youth experience school changes and grade repeats due to abuse and neglect prior to and while in the system. Similar to the prison phrase, “once in the system, you stay in the system.” That’s a mental concept I think most foster care children develop. Most children in the system let the word “system” devour their dreams and hopes for success. I know because I use to have that mentality. Between my imprisoned reality and the reality that the world has no sympathy for complaints and excuses, I made sure I did something to extend my capabilities. Education systems are designed to work best for stable living situations and parent involvement. Without either, how can one succeed?
The need for change starts with the system of change—Connected by 25. If you seek change, Connected by 25 presents five financing strategies that support education success programs and services for youth currently transitioning from the foster care system.
The Connected by 25 brief is about working with the necessary systems, and addressing key issues and resources. The brief offers solutions to common problems foster youth face, as well as provides exclusive information to make sure the needs of foster youth are met.
Transitioning is hard when you have so many obstacles getting in your way. This guide is great for answering some of your hardships. To view the guide, please visit http://www.financeproject.org/publications/Education_SB.pdf. If it seems impossible to get on your feet, this PDF is the place to start. If you want to stand on your own by 25, this is the place to start!!! Get engaged in your future and get connected to the real world by 25.
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This is a dope organization. Thanks for sharing!
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