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08.01.2010
Project Meet Me Halfway: Jimmy Wayne
Follow Country Music Star Jimmy Wayne as he walks halfway across America to raise awareness of the fact that to many youth-especially those that are aging out of the foster care system-are facing circumstances similar to those he faced as a child growing up.
"Aging out" refers to what happens when youth reach a certain age (age 18 in most states) and are no longer eligible for support from the foster care system. Without foster care funding, many youth lose their place to live, health care coverage, connections to supportive adults, and are ill-prepared to support themselves in the adult world. Many youth end up like Jimmy--homeless on the streets.
Follow Jimmy at www.fosterclub.com
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06.15.2010
Glass Slipper Closet
We are still accepting prom, pageant,cocktail dresses and shoes for our clients and other young ladies in this area who are unable to attend prom, because of a lack of money. These items will be used to make "Prom Night" a magical evening for each of these young ladies. Any questions should be directed to Becki Gibson, Marketing Department at 870-972-5929 or you may email becki.gibson@lscihelp.com.
We are in need of dresses in sizes 22-30, shoes in sizes 5 1/2 to 8 and costume jewelry. If you have a donation and are unable to drop it off, we will gladly pick it up. (Mens dress suits or tuxedos are also accepted).*
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Statistics demonstrate other poor outcomes for youth that have aged out of the foster care system:
- 1 in 4 will be incarcerated within the first two years after they have aged out of the foster system
- Approximately 58 percent had a high school degree at age 19, compared to 87% of a national comparison group of non-foster youth
- Of youth who aged out of foster care and are over the age of 25, less than 3% earned college degrees, compared to 28% of the general population
Jimmy Wayne will end his walk halfway across America in Phoenix, AZ. In addition to being a halfway point, Phoenix is also where another foster care organization Jimmy supports is located. |
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