aging out

Former foster youth testified at the first-ever hearing of the newly created Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition-Age Youth in Foster Care

A new report finds many states end up giving back some of their funds from the federal Chafee program for older youth in foster care

Congressional intern Idelia Robinson-Confer seeks to amplify the voices of foster youth and seed stronger adult connections for those aging out. 

As I got older and eventually entered college, I realized support was not something I could rely on forever, writes Alex Guerrero.

All it takes is just a little notice, a glance, and a bit of water to prove that not every plant is so defeatable. I like to think that we, foster youth, are the same way, writes Loe Renee.

Policing in mental health cases have been harmful when foster youth are in need of support and trauma-informed services, says Tasha Matthews.

Youth Voices Rising Writing Contest poetry finalist Haley Bartow writes about the struggles of aging out of foster care.

Youth Voices Rising Writing Contest essay finalist Beza Woche writes about laws that target folks who experience homelessness.

Systems-impacted youth and foster youth deserve to have their needs met. They also deserve love, happiness, and joy, writes Spring Keosoupha.