Q&A
Overview of the College Choice program and education support for foster youth
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Deputy Commissioner Mendez provides information about the College Choice program, which supports foster youth in accessing higher education opportunities. The program has seen significant growth and aims to ensure all interested youth can pursue college education.
- College Choice program started in 2022 with 200 participants and has grown to over 400 in the latest fall semester.
- The program is available for both two-year and four-year degree programs.
- ACS is working to ensure information about the program reaches all levels of staff in foster care agencies.
Ina Mendez
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To just answer the question regarding college, we do have the College Choice program started in well, we we're providing access to college.
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We created a centralized program, College Choice in 2022, with 200 young people.
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This last fall semester, we had over 400, I think, like, 438.
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So anyone that is interested in college, they can make that referral.
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There's an application process.
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We have a team.
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Again, I think it's about sharing the information, making sure it's trickling down so the child care staff knows about the College Choice Program just like the executive director.
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So there are there are opportunities to go to college, whether it's a two year or four year degree.
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So if you have specific cases or agencies that might need additional information, please share, because I want make sure everyone Can
Althea Stevens
0:55:48
I just add on to that?