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The aspirations of foster youth are high: 70% plan to attend college. Yet, outcomes are grim: 50% are held back in school, 46% do not complete high school and only 3% go on to college.\u00a0 Foster youth move throughout our county and attend our schools.\u00a0 As a community are we doing enough to help them?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Please attend a community schools conversation about this subject on Monday, June 1st at 7:00 pm.\u00a0 Hillsdale High School Auditorium located at 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo.\u00a0 RSVP tina@advocatesfc.org<\/a>.\u00a0 Speakers include Human Services Agency, Advocates for Children, Help One Child and a panel of youth who will share their stories.\u00a0 This event is endorsed by the California 17th District PTA. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n We are hoping that every school district in San Mateo County will be represented at this meeting. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n For more information Contact Carrie Du Bois cdubois@cbnorcal.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Carrie Du Bois asked me to post the following: The aspirations of foster youth are high: 70% plan to attend college. Yet, outcomes are grim: 50% are held back in school, 46% do not complete high school and only 3% … Continue reading