About Fostering Success Act, Inc.
Authored 14 articles.
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For Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and His Wife, Joan, This Mission Is Personal
Features, October 20, 2026
For Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and his wife, Joan, the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit is more than a worthwhile cause. It’s personal.
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Hannah's Story: Building a Better Future for Her Family
Features, July 21, 2026
After entering Georgia's foster care system at age 11, Hannah spent seven years in care and experienced 17 different placements before aging out. As a young mother of three, she faced overwhelming challenges, balancing parenthood with unstable housing, unreliable transportation, and the daily struggle to provide for her family.
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From An Infant in Foster Care to College Success: Kristauna's Story
Features, June 09, 2026
Kristauna entered Georgia's foster care system at just nine months old and spent much of her childhood moving between family placements and foster care. Despite years of uncertainty and instability, she never lost sight of her goals.
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Inaugural Fostering Thanksgiving Brings Holiday Celebration to Former Foster Youth
Features, December 01, 2025
Dozens of young adults who aged out of Georgia’s foster care system gathered Thursday night at Jackson Healthcare’s Alpharetta campus for the inaugural Fostering Thanksgiving, a dinner that offered many their first-ever holiday celebration.
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Rep. Mark Newton: Why Supporting Foster Youth is an Economic Imperative for Georgia
Features, October 02, 2025
State Representative Mark Newton of Augusta has long been an advocate for Georgia’s most vulnerable youth—and as the sponsor of the Fostering Success Act, he’s helping transform how the state supports young adults aging out of foster care.
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Georgia Businesses Redirecting Millions in Taxes Owed Through Foster Youth Tax Credit
Features, September 22, 2025
Georgia businesses and taxpayers are seizing an unprecedented opportunity: redirecting their state income taxes to fund higher education for foster youth. The Fostering Success Act (FSA) today reported a 350 percent increase in youth served this academic year from its launch in 2023.
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Bert Brantley: Building Georgia’s Workforce Through the Fostering Success Act
Features, August 21, 2025
Bert Brantley, President and CEO of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, is encouraging Georgia’s business leaders to take advantage of the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit as a powerful, no-cost way to invest in the state’s future workforce.
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Meet Eryka: A Story of Strength, Art, and Hope
Features, July 22, 2025
Eryka, a senior at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), has always dreamed of becoming an artist. But at 15, she was homeless, and soon after, placed in Georgia’s foster care system—separated from her younger brother with special needs.
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How a Georgia Foster Youth Became a KSU Graduate—Thanks to This Tax Credit
Features, June 10, 2025
Jake, a graduating senior at Kennesaw State University, is earning his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminology—a remarkable milestone for any student, but especially meaningful for someone who entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 17.
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Dale Cardwell: Why the Fostering Success Act Is an Investment in Georgia’s Youth—and Its Future
Features, May 06, 2025
Dale Cardwell, consumer advocate and founder of TrustDale.com, is calling on Georgia business leaders to seize a unique opportunity to change lives, without spending a dime. In his video message, Cardwell spotlights the power of the Fostering Success Act.
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Meet J.C.: A Story of Strength and Opportunity
Features, March 11, 2025
J.C., a senior at Kennesaw State University studying Information Systems, knows firsthand the challenges of aging out of foster care. Entering the system at 14, he faced disappointment and uncertainty, including being told he would never find a family. But despite the hardships, J.C. never stopped striving for a better future.
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Kevin Greiner: A Business Leader Investing in Georgia’s Future
Features, February 11, 2025
Kevin Greiner, CEO of Gas South, believes in using business as a force for good. His company commits 5% of its profits to support youth in need, and when he learned about the Fostering Success Act, getting involved was an easy decision.
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Meet Mely: A Story of Resilience and Hope
Features, December 10, 2024
Mely, a sophomore at Georgia Gwinnett College majoring in psychology, is a true example of resilience and transformation. Entering foster care at 11, she faced the challenges of living in multiple group homes and foster placements, all while grappling with the uncertainty of life without a permanent family.
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Meet John Solberg: Doing Life and Working with Former Foster Youth
Features, October 08, 2024
John Solberg, Vice President of FaithBridge Youth Opportunities, has seen firsthand how the Fostering Success Act tax credit program transforms the lives of Georgia’s foster youth.