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Program puts former foster care youth on path to college
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· July 8, 2026
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Key points Less than 10 percent of such individuals nationwide achieve a college degree. This summer, over two dozen former foster care individuals participated in a residential program at Texas Woman's University.
A program in Denton is helping young people who were in foster care prepare for higher education. Less than 10 percent of such individuals nationwide achieve a college degree.
This summer, over two dozen former foster care individuals participated in a residential program at Texas Woman's University. The program included earning credits and attending workshops to build skills and confidence.
Further information about this initiative is available from the university, which is working to improve outcomes for former foster care youth in Texas.
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Category: schools Published: July 8, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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