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Building Brighter Futures: Academic Support for Nebraska Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

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Youth aging out of foster care face many unique challenges that youth in more traditional or stable environments don’t, making it more difficult for them to receive academic support, continue their education and build a successful future. According to data gathered by KVC, only 55% of youth aging out of foster care graduated in 2020, with only 3% going on to earn a postsecondary degree. Education plays a critical role in helping these young individuals break the cycle and build a better future for themselves, which is why KVC Nebraska offers a wide range of resources aimed at assisting youth with their education, from our Fostering Educational Success (FES) program to the many therapy and foster care support services we provide. Explore how Fostering Educational Success is changing lives, and why this program sets students up to experience success post-foster care.

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Youth Protection: Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Nebraska

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Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, loved and supported. Yet for too many children, these foundational rights are out of reach. Child abuse and neglect are harsh realities that impact millions of young lives every year, including many right here in Nebraska. Each statistic represents a child in need of protection and a family in crisis. But there is hope: each statistic also signifies a community with the power to make a difference.

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