“ National research shows that children in foster care are at high risk of dropping out of school and are unlikely to attend or graduate from college. A coordinated effort by education agencies and child welfare agencies is necessary to improve the educational outcomes for students in foster care.”
— Students in Foster Care, US Department of Education
Statistics show that there are more than 400,000 foster youth nationwide. When you factor in the new challenges kids will be facing within education with time out of school, it is clear, action is needed immediately. The good news is, there are many great families, agencies, and non-profits such as TGACF working together to make a real impact and help kids and families overcome the obstacles that stand in the way.
Support for Communities
The Give and Care Foundation was launched in 2010 and was a dream come true for Michael. He knows the difficulties and struggles that youth in foster care or adoption often face and are often forced to deal with alone. Michael Bratsch is an adoptee himself and was adopted out of Foster Care at an early age. He is very passionate about supporting youth and making a difference in the Foster Care and the Adoption community.
Knowing these important factors motivates him to take action and serve in a way that is focused on the needs of the individual child and families to provide resources, education, and support.