The Beacon Project, a new program at WKU, is lighting the way to college success for students who were part of the state’s foster care system.
“We are really excited to launch this program to help these students reach their potential and to help the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” said Sarah Haught, Assistant Director for Recruitment and Retention. “Our state is dedicated to providing for the needs of former foster youth – we see this program, in partnership with the Department of Community Based Services, as the continuation of that support toward independence.”
WKU is home to many students who were and are still part of the foster care system, including about 25 in fall 2020. The Beacon Project could serve 25 to 50 foster care alumni each year.