Extended Foster Care

Whitney Gilliard's nonprofit serves as a waystation where those who grew up like her can find safe housing, life skills, counseling and more.

Congressional intern Nadia Goforth calls for Congress and the executive branch to spread awareness about Chafee benefits for older youth.

Kids often aren’t actually receiving benefits they're owed, because government agencies are intercepting them without their knowledge. 

Federal lawmakers from California and Indiana have introduced a bill to offer federal support to states that extend foster care from 18 to 21.

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Six steps for helping young adults transition to independence.

Bad timing and a stint in juvenile detention prevented Matthew and Terrick from accessing resources offered to their youngest brother, Joseph.

Congressional intern Christian Sotomayor wants to expand eligibility for certain foster youth to transition under the Chafee program.

Congressional intern Jessica Herrera Twitchell proposes that Congress amend two federal programs for older youth in foster care.