California foster youth can now attend college for free

According to KTLA, foster youth across California will now be able to attend college, free of charge, after new legislation, SB 307, that was signed into the state budget Monday.

The news outlet reports, 93% of foster youth in California want to attend college, but only 4% will attend and graduate with a degree. Foster youth are directly impacted, more than other youth, by significant increases in the cost of living, which further impedes their ability to attend college. READ MORE HERE…