Alexis and Justin Black both had to overcome obstacles on their paths to success and building a life together. “I have been labeled difficult, and as a survivor of abuse, neglect and domestic violence, I have to remember my resilience… Full story
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Foster care, homelessness are higher education hurdles
New research shows stable housing, money for books among chief concerns A college education is estimated to add $1 million to a person’s lifetime earning potential, but for some students the path to earning one is riddled with obstacles. That… Full story
Former foster kids turned authors Alexis and Justin Black highlight UGA’s 2021 virtual Embark Georgia Leadership Conference
Alexis Black was 6 when her mother died, 13 when her father went to prison. Justin Black lived in abandoned houses in a bad Detroit neighborhood before his parents surrendered him to the state at age 9. Alexis and Justin… Full story
Embark Georgia provides leadership training through AT&T Foundation gift
The University of Georgia is helping the state’s universities and technical colleges better support students who have experienced foster care or homelessness through a contribution from the AT&T Foundation. In all, the AT&T Foundation contributed $25,000 to help Embark Georgia… Full story
Galloping into new leadership techniques at the Fanning Institute
Brittany Adams-Pope introduced a new tactic to help teenagers build their leadership skills during a summer program at the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. Her approach? Hold your horses. Literally. “Horses are empathetic animals. They pick up on our… Full story
UGA summer program empowers foster care youth to pursue higher education
Nyeelah Inniss had a clear goal to attend college after graduating from high school, but as a teenager in foster care, she did not understand the full extent of the college application process. “I knew I wanted to attend college,… Full story
Summer leadership program gives high school students in foster care college experience
A group of high school students currently in foster care across Georgia grew their leadership skills and received a college campus experience through a UGA summer program. The seventh annual College Bound summer leadership program, hosted by the J.W. Fanning… Full story
Fanning Institute to host inaugural Embark Georgia conference this month
The J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development will host an inaugural Embark Georgia Leadership Conference on college access and resources for students who have experienced foster care or homelessness. The conference will be held May 18-19 at the University of… Full story