Empowering Foster Children: The Ross Foster Care Program

Make the Leap

Curious about how a debt-free education could transform the lives of foster children? In this episode of "Make the Leap," Brad Constant, George Grayeb, and Kristen Biel introduce the Ross Foster Care Program, a last-dollar grant initiative that ensures foster children can attend Ross without tuition fees or student debt. Listen as George shares eye-opening statistics about the financial challenges faced by foster children and explains how this program seeks to mitigate those obstacles, providing not just financial relief but also academic support and tutoring. Ross's commitment to students extends beyond graduation, aiming to equip them with the tools they need to succeed in life.
We also broaden the conversation to address the societal responsibility we all share in supporting foster children. Kristen previews future discussions with experts who will delve into critical topics like trauma-informed care, housing instability, and food insecurities. Stay tuned for an insightful future episode featuring Kelsey Fox from United Way of Delaware County, Ohio, who will share her expertise on homelessness and transitional housing. Don't miss this compelling episode about the power of community and education to change lives.

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Chapters

1. Empowering Foster Children: The Ross Foster Care Program (00:00:00)

2. Ross Foster Care Scholarship Program (00:00:10)

3. Supporting Foster Kids in Education (00:09:38)

4. Transitioning Out of Foster Care (00:17:00)