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Bursaries offer education hope for disadvantaged teens

Two more bursaries from the Elgin Children's Foundation were awarded at the Annual General Meeting on June 20, 2000 to former Elgin County crown wards continuing their education.

"Many of the children raised in foster care grow up to be well-adjusted, well-educated and productive adults," said Steve Bailey, FACS-Elgin Executive Director, "the Elgin Children's Foundation is helping many of them by providing these bursaries." In fact, since 1995, twelve bursaries totaling over $12,000 have been awarded to Elgin teens entering a wide range of programs in Ontario's colleges and universities.

"Our first bursary recipient," Steve noted, "is now a university graduate and qualified teacher about to embark on a career of helping other children. Watching her make a difference in other children's lives is a perfect example of the huge benefits in investing in people."
 




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Likely applicants are often strapped for cash when it comes to paying for their education. While FACS-Elgin can often extend their care for crown wards for up to three years after they become adults, support covers only the costs of living. Tuition, books, transportation and other costs associated with a post-secondary education are left up to the individual to cover through part-time and summer jobs or student loans.

An excerpt from the Winter 2000 Edition of For The Children, the FACS-Elgin/Children's Foundation quarterly newsletter.