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Promoting a culture of care for Texans with experience in foster care as they pursue post-secondary education

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Education Reach Receives Historic Grant in Partnership with the University of North Texas

Apply to Host Education Reach Conference

Education Reach for Texans is currently seeking Requests for Proposal for our 2026 Annual Conference to be held in June 2026.

Click here for more information on how to apply. 

How we promote a culture of care

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Network of liaisons and campus support programs

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Education about resources and effective supports

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Advocacy for the interests of students with experience in foster care

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Research related to foster care and post-secondary education

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Take action to help Us

Of the students with lived experience in foster care in Texas

33%

enrolled in higher education within 7 years of turning 18

96.4%

have not obtained a degree

40%

of students are eligible are not utilizing the tuition and fee waiver

Students using the tuition and fee waiver are 3.5 times more likely to graduate with a bachelor’s degree within 6 years of turning 18

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