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Foster Progress

Chicago, IL, United States

Foster Progress empowers Illinois youth currently or formerly in foster care to attain a college degree and transition into adulthood successfully by providing mentorship, advocacy, and educational opportunity. Their focus on connecting students in the foster system with mentors who will help them navigate college admissions is truly innovative, and their programmatic support provides necessary support to help their students persist to graduation.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2023
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $50,000
Purpose: General Operating Support