PSU program helps transition students in foster care

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — For many youth in the foster care system, continuing their education at the collegiate level may seem out of reach.

The Fostering Lions Program was founded in 2018 to provide support, critical university services, and help developing skills for post-graduation success to Penn State students who were previously in foster care.

“Eighty percent of them, when asked, say that they want to go on to college,” said Cheri McConnell, a coach for the Fostering Lions Program. “Twenty percent actually go, and only 2-9% graduate.”

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