New York’s Foster Youth Need Your Continued Support Legi i

FYCSI funding is used for the following expenses: Tuition Personal Expenses Room & Board Transportation Books Legiisllatiive Asskk ffoorr 2 2002234--245 Fiissccaall Y Yeeaarr Increase Funding to $10M We appreciate the investment the state has made in furthering the academic accomplishments of youth with a foster care background throughout the last eight years. [...] Please support an increase in funding for the Foster Youth College Success Initiative to $10 million now that the state has made it easier to identify eligible youth during the TAP application process. [...] Why Do Foster Youth Need Your Continued Support? 63% of Foster Youth Want 63% to Attend College 1 out of 20 foster youth in New York State complete a college degree. [...] 20% of Foster Youth 20% Enroll in College FYCSI funding is critical for students’ academic growth and success, and is key to making college a reality for New York’s youth in foster care. [...] Foster Youth College Success Initiative be Funding appropriated to the FYCSI included in the Governor’s final enacted program in millions each fiscal year.