News & Press Releases
Fall 2020
Kutztown University Magazine: TOWER
KU Receives Awards for Support of Foster Children and Youth Programs
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7-25-19
‘A whole new world’: New law lets Pennsylvania foster kids attend college tuition-free
Closer to home, Kutztown University launched the PROFS program, which provides foster kids with financial assistance, housing and one-on-one support. Through a partnership with the nonprofit ChildPromise, foster kids who attend Kutztown will also receive a care package of linens, school supplies and personal care items.
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12-16-17
Rev. Quann: A lasting Christmas gift to cherish
Christmas is a beautiful time of the year. Families gather together to exchange gifts, and the joy and smiles on the faces of our children are one of God’s richest blessings. Unfortunately, there are many children who will not share that joy this holiday season. In particular, I think of the children who are in need of foster parents.
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12-5-17
ChildPromise Share the Care Initiative Comes to KU
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.
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11-20-17
ChildPromise, Inc. Collaborates with Local Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools to Support Former Foster Children Through Partnerships and #SHARETHECARE
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11-15-17
Main Line Banter: Local couple receives ‘Lifetime Commitment Award’ and post-election thoughts
Irene and Ken Campbell consider themselves “just plain people.” It may even be fair to say that they are more than content to “hide their light under a bushel.” That’s why being singled out for a “lifetime commitment award” last week by ChildPromise, Inc. Formerly Baptist Children’s Service, it is a 138-year-old Philadelphia-based non-profit that celebrates the promise of each foster child through its commitment to their success.
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10-8-17
ChildPromise Hosts Annual Gala on November 9, 2017
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10-2-17
Kutztown University, ChildPromise Join Forces to Support Former Foster Children
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3-1-16
Ken Campell’s memoir “Watch That Rat Hole” to benefit the Angel Fund.
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7-28-14
ChildFirst Services, Inc. and Baptist Children’s Services, Inc. Announce Partnership to Improve Services to Children in Foster Care
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