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Foster Progress

Chicago, IL, United States

The mission of Foster Progress is to empower 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. While 86 percent of youth from foster care say they want to attend college, only 3% end up attending and graduating with a degree. Foster Progress seeks to close this gap with several evidenced-based, high quality programs that help youth in care successfully transition into adulthood.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2025
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $65,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

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