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Programs help foster youth achieve college success

UCLA is one of a growing number of colleges and universities across the USA that are offering more services to students who grew up in foster care. The University of Alaska is piloting a program that provides academic and social support for 18 students. Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, this year is providing full scholarships, year-round housing and summer jobs to three foster care students and is seeking donors to support more. Colorado State University-Fort Collins recently sent gloves, cough drops and macaroni and cheese to 28 students as part of its Fostering Success program launched in 2010.

By Mary Beth Marklein, USA TODAY

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/story/2012-01-17/foster-care-youth-college-programs/52623632/1

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