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Freeing Minds, One Degree at a Time: Tuition for Kids of Incarcerated Parents | Stories That Matter
In this episode of Stories That Matter, host Kristina Cole explores the profound and often invisible challenges faced by children of incarcerated parents, specifically focusing on how stigma and financial barriers block their access to higher education. This is a deep dive into social impact philanthropy, examining why these young people are frequently overlooked by scholarship committees and admissions officers due to systemic biases rather than lack of potential. The episode highlights the concept of 'social capital' loss—where the absence of a parent means losing guidance on financial aid…
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