E The Magazine For Today's Female Executive August 2018 issue

This column is dedicated to the lives of foster
children and orphans worldwide. A time
to discuss the issues and concerns of foster
children and an opportunity to share the triumphs
of their lives. As a former foster
child, I know all too well the challenges of
creating a life and livelihood without the
guidance of a parent.
Orphans and foster children are one the
most vulnerable children. Many atrocities
happen to our children and school may be
very difficult to access and attend. Yet
alone to graduate. Education was and is
my tool to create the life that I want.
The US Department of Education report
that we have 400,000 foster children of
which 56% graduate from high school.
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The US Department of Education report
that we have 400,000 foster children of
which 56% graduate from high school.
2224,000 foster children will not graduate
from school and within 18 months of
emancipation from foster care 40-50% of
foster youth become homeless. The stats
are stacked against us, but education can
be a ray of hope in this dark land.
Indeed, it was for me. I used education to
create a sustainable life and to avoid experiencing
life challenges which come with
instability such as homelessness. The first
step on this road was graduating from high
school, then college, and on to complete
my doctoral degree. Every step of the way
I had to work because I did not have family
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