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Foster Kids and College Graduation Rates
College graduation rates for foster kids are significantly lower compared to the general population, with only 3% of kids in foster care graduating from college. Children raised in poor families have a higher likelihood of obtaining a bachelor's degree compared to foster kids, with 11% of them achieving this milestone. Boys in foster care face a high risk of incarceration, as evidenced by the statistic that 60% of them are later incarcerated. The disparity between college graduation and incarceration rates for foster kids highlights the challenges they face in achieving educational success and avoiding the criminal justice system.