As it stands, only about 4% of foster youth in L.A. County graduate college. Kids in the United Friends program - more than 98% - graduate with a bachelor's degree.
Jory RandAs it stands, only about 4% of foster youth in L.A. County graduate college. Kids in the United Friends program - more than 98% - graduate with a bachelor's degree.Some of the most disadvantaged people in Los Angeles County are thousands of young teens and children in foster care, and a local nonprofit is helping them successfully transition into adulthood.
She spoke a little bit about her experience at the "Foster The Conversation" event in Santa Monica in honor of National Foster Care Awareness Month. Academic assistance is offered beginning in middle school. There is also housing assistance for youth who age out of the foster program. "It's really hard to be open, especially considering the experiences that I've had as a child, especially to adults," said Kegler. "United Friends of the Children was the first program that's ever entered my life to actually support me and, so I personally view United Friends as a second family."
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