10 Seconds Today Can Help Save Educational Advocacy for Foster Kids

Posted on Nov 23, 2009

Educational Advocacy at Treehouse is almost entirely state funded and it's on the chopping block.  Foster kids need a groundswell of support today.  Please take a moment to call or email Governor Gregoire with this message: "I support educational advocates for students in foster care.  Please keep the program in your budget."  Phone number is 360-902-4111 or email http://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/

Foster Care Fact

  • In a Washington state study, only 59% of youth in foster care enrolled in 11th grade completed high school by the end of 12th grade.