Share the Care Initiative Provides Care Packages for Former Foster Students
Kutztown, PA (12/05/2017) — Kutztown University has joined ChildPromise, Inc., Philadelphia, in an effort to provide care packages to college students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Many of the more than 45 KU students from the foster care system desire the support a parent would normally provide. In collaboration with ChildPromise, faculty, staff and community members are invited to 'Share the Care' and provide a care package to a KU student from the foster care system. A care package can consist of among other things non-perishable foods, notes of encouragement, towels/wash clothes, as well as toiletries such as toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
Care packages can also be obtained by making a donation to ChildPromise, which will send a package to a student.
Students who receive care packages will remain anonymous.
Kutztown University and ChildPromise, Inc., recently entered into a four-year agreement to create a program to assist young adults who age out of the foster care system. It provides college access programs, such as college prep and financial literacy workshops for high school students in the foster care system and also retention programs for KU students transitioning from the foster care system.
For more information or to obtain a care package visit www.sharethecare.net.
Media Attachments
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
David Johnson, 610-683-4180, dajohnson@kutztown.eduShare this Story
Recent News
- Kutztown University Celebrates Renovation and Grand Opening of Johnson Hall
- Prepare for a Career in Communication Design with Master's Degree or Accelerated Dual Degree at Kutztown University
- Kutztown University Announces Spring 2026 Degree Recipients
- Cutting Edge Colour & Cuts to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting in Reading-Area Community July 23
- Kutztown University Foundation Celebrates Historic Year of Philanthropic Support
- Internship Summit for Berks County Employers July 14 at Kutztown University
- New Officers Begin Terms for KU Council of Trustees
- Finish What You Started with KU's Online General Business Degree
- Invite to Cover: Kutztown business walk to spotlight rural Main Street resilience in a student-driven economy June 24
- Assad Named Vice President for Administration and Finance at Kutztown University