In 2011, Oregon passed a new law (SB 243/HB 3471) that provides tuition waivers to the state's foster youth. The concept was inspired by the Oregon Foster Youth Connection, a group of current and former foster youth working to improve the child welfare system in Oregon.
To increase awareness for the tuition waivers, Children First for Oregon has created downloadable fact sheets for foster youth, foster parents, child welfare workers, colleges or anyone interested in sharing the news among Oregon's child welfare population.
You can visit the following links for more information:
Children First for Oregon Fact Sheets
Oregon Foster Youth Connection
Below are direct links to the fact sheets:
Tuition Waiver General Info
Tuition Waiver Info for Youth
Tuition Waiver Legislative Fact Sheet
Please help spread the word among Oregon's foster youth that an educational opportunity awaits them.
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