United Way’s Scholarship for Youth In Transition

Today, nearly 1200 children in Macomb County live in foster care. National statistics indicate that nearly 35% of those end up aging out of the system. A child is less likely to be adopted and more likely to age out once they turn 14. To date there are about 400 children over the age of 14 that are part of the foster care system and roughly 60 of those age out each year and are left with very limited resources to be successful adults.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan has partnered with Macomb County Community College and the Department of Human Service to create a scholarship program specifically designed to assist those that transition out of foster care. This Scholarship program will provide resources for youth to develop financial independence through education.

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