Barbara Dooley – a beloved Georgia philanthropist, community leader, and passionate advocate for foster youth – believes that education and confidence are the keys to unlocking the potential of these young adults.

“What these young people need more than anything is confidence and an education. They can do whatever God created them to do, and we are giving them the step ladder to have that confidence to get the education.”

Mrs. Dooley has spent years witnessing the challenges faced by foster youth. Many of these young adults, often without family or financial safety nets, struggle to meet basic needs—some even sleeping in their cars while pursuing higher education. 

Through the Fostering Success Act, Barbara is calling on business executives and community leaders to redirect their Georgia tax dollars toward life-changing resources. She reminds us: “Businesses need employees, and these kids will be your employees. Help them get through school.”

By participating in the Fostering Success Act tax credit program, you can make a direct impact on these young lives—and help secure Georgia’s future workforce. 

The program is simple: Apply to the state to redirect the taxes you’re already paying to the Fostering Success Act tax credit. With less than two months left to apply, your support is more important than ever. Visit https://fosteringsuccessact.org/start-the-process/tax-credit/ to get started today.