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November 23, 2021: Advocates Applaud Passage of City Council Legislation to Expand Rental Assistance...

Statement from the Fostering Youth Success Alliance (FYSA) Following Enactment of the FY 2021 State Budget

March 26, 2020: Youth Lobby for More College Access

New York’s Foster Youth Seek $7.5 Million to Support Students Pursuing a College Degree

Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan Meets with Several Foster Youth Students

Media Release: Foster Youth Seek Continued Support for College Opportunities

January 30, 2019: Here's why foster care experts are gathering today

January 28, 2019: Capitol Pressroom: Fostering Youth College Success

Advocates are calling on New York City to expand transportation services to students in foster care

October 6, 2018: Forum 13: Fostering Youth Success

March 8, 2018: Strike a Chord—Foster Kids Find Their Stride in College

February 21, 2018: Eagle Bulletin: State of Foster Care Discussed at Roundtable Event

February 1, 2018: Capitol Pressroom: Foster Care College Program Thrives

January 30, 2018: Capital Tonight— Lawmakers Want Increased Funding to Help Foster Kids Attend College

Media Release: College Age Foster Youth Seek Continued Support for Higher ED Opportunities

Media Release: New York Expands Fostering College Youth Success Initiative

February 21, 2017: Newsday: Foster Aid Could Grow

Media Release: The Faces of Foster Care Fight for Their College Future

February 7, 2017: Capital Tonight: College Costs for Foster Youth

Media Release: Funding for College Costs Available for New York's Foster Youth

Media Release: New York Expands Fostering College Youth Success Initiative

February 23, 2016: Advocates back NY college aid boost following foster care

February 5, 2016: Capitol Tonight: Helping Foster Kids Go to College

February 2, 2016: Making the Case for Expanded Support (starts at 21:40)

Media Release: Expanding College Opportunities for Youth in Foster Care

January 8, 2016: Fostering Youth Success Alliance Salutes Judge Judith Kaye’s Legacy

Shadow Day with New York City Council

September 21, 2015: Associated Press: Board of Regents approves providing college support to youth in care

Media Release: NY State Board of Regents Supports Dedicated Funding for Foster Youth

Media Release: State Budget Includes $1.5 Million for Fostering Youth Success Initiative

March 20, 2015: Newsday: Push for College Help for Foster Care Youth

February 12, 2015: Capital Tonight: Coalition Calls for Free College Tuition for Foster Kids

February 12, 2015: Capitol Pressroom: Featuring Assemblymember Deborah Glick (starts at 12:45)

February 5, 2015: Newsday Op-Ed: How New York Can Help its Foster Children Succeed

February 4, 2015: Associated Press: Report Cites Need for NY College Support After Foster Care

Media Release: Making College a Reality for Youth in Foster Care

January 8, 2015: Albany Times Union: Making a College Degree a Realistic Goal

Media Release: FYSA Takes Huge Step Toward Making College a Reality for Youth in Foster Care

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