Foster care can be challenging, but resilience can shine through.

This woman is proud of her foster son.

The boy faced many obstacles, but now, he’s pursuing mechanical engineering, robotics, and 3D printing.

She thinks his story proves that determination can break cycles and set a powerful example.

Read the inspiring story below for all the details.

My 18yo foster son just learned that he is getting a 100% free ride to a 4-year college. First in his family to ever go to college. I am so, so proud of him.

Due to the limitations of foster care, I cannot identify him, or post his name or picture on social media.

So, I won’t, but man, do I want to. I want to shout it from the rooftops.

He’s breaking the cycle of poverty.

He is more likely to have children that go to college.

This woman is positive that his foster son will make it big.

For now, he wants to do mechanical engineering.

And he’s already into robotics and 3D printing.

He’s going to kill it.

She celebrated his son’s success.

Join me in celebrating tonight.

Raise a glass to the rare, rare foster kid that makes it out okay.

He’s got 4 younger siblings that get to watch him set the pace.

He’s going to be their hero.

Let’s read the responses of other people to this story.

This person extends their congratulations.

Here’s another amazing and inspiring story.

A first-generation college student speaks up.

People are cheering her on.

Finally, this is absolutely fantastic, says this one.

Someone’s success is always worth celebrating.

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