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Fairmont State Creates Education Initiative For Foster Children

March 15th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Fairmont State University, in partnership with foster care program KVC West Virginia, has created Middle College. State youth ages 16-18 who have experienced foster care will be able to earn their high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously at no charge to the student.  Fairmont State President Michael Davis said this is the only program of its kind in the nation for foster children and it will give them an advantage heading into adulthood…