A former foster youth was homeless at 18 and struggled to find housing. Two years ago he moved in with family in Altadena.

Alex Ballantyne, a former foster youth, stands amid the ruins of his extended family's home in Altadena. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) ...

The majority of current and former foster youth report an interest in attending and graduating from college, but few do so.

The Nevada Board of Regents provides a waiver of certain fees for former Nevada foster youth who meet eligibility requirements. Complete the FAFSA each year; and Satisfactory academic progress ...

Financial aid is available to Colorado resident students who have been in foster care at any time on or after turning age 13. The FosterED program was created by the state of Colorado and allows CU ...

The lack of stable housing is often cited by researchers as a significant barrier for current and former foster youth to continue attending school, and studies have shown that those exiting the foster ...

Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many ...

“This was the first time it felt like I was at a place where I was wanted and welcomed,” said the former foster youth, now 25. He grew up primarily with his grandmother, but Ballantyne said ...

“This was the first time it felt like I was at a place where I was wanted and welcomed,” said the former foster youth, now 25. He grew up primarily with his grandmother, but Ballantyne said ...