What Happens When Kids In Foster Care Turn 18?

More than 23,000 kids every year are emancipated (aged out) of the foster care system with no family, guidance, money, or shelter. Learn what happens to kids when they age out of the foster care.
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[@knowledgehungry9666]

I am working on a plan now to help them in my own way. I just saw a video of a family that took the kids to a homeless shelter on their 18th birthday. Didn’t give them no life tools to help them survive out in the world. People are so cold and they will have to answer to God for treating people like that.

[@christyjanocha2693]

They need to create extended foster care after 18 and free college (4 year degree and foster parent live in assistance)
Or living independently in section 8 rentals with learning an employment trade for certification as a requirement for this program to build back into themselves and the economy .. also creating career confidence 💜

[@jorgediaz8956]

The trash bags hit home. I just use my car now. There’s that one actor Queen Latifah started a thing to make foster youth suitcases so they had something more permanent to move their clothes in 😢

[@fosterlove]

Hi Jorge, thank you for sharing your experience. We know how challenging it can be, and that's why we started our Sweet Case program to ensure foster youth have something more dignified and permanent to carry their belongings. Your story truly underscores the importance of this initiative💙