THE FOSTER YOUTH REALITY
There are over 400,000 foster youth in America. Through no fault of their own, they don’t have the same access to support or opportunities that their peers do.
Only 3 percent will graduate from college.
50%
50% will be unemployed or underemployed.
29%
29% will be unable to pay rent.
42%
42% will be convicted of a crime.
THE RTS DIFFERENCE
94%
94% of our scholars are placed in paid summer internships during college
92%
92% secure jobs 6 months post graduation
95%
95% say they can envision a bright future for the first time in their lives