➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ:
US: Reports: Homeless, foster kids face enormous hurdles in trying to get to college
Washington Post – June 01, 2016
One Government Accountability Office (GAO) study shows increasing isolation of poor students of color in K-12 education. And, their schools have fewer resources. Another GAO report says homeless and foster youth graduate from college at a sharply lower rate than other students. Reports: Actions Needed to Improve Access to Federal Financial Assistance for Homeless and Foster Youth: http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-343 Also: Better Use of Information Could Help Agencies Identify Disparities and Address Racial Discrimination: http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-345
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/06/01/reports-point-to-increasing-school-segregation-and-hurdles-facing-homeless-foster-youth-seeking-college/