“My grandmother was the key thing that helped me be successful in life to this day,” said a young adult who was formerly in foster care.

“I feel like teachers were really good at being understanding and open-minded toward kids with different backgrounds,” said another.

In interviews with these young adults, supportive adults made all the difference ❤️

https://theconversation.com/young-adults-who-fare-relatively-well-after-spending-time-in-the-child-welfare-system-say-steady-support-from-caring-grown-ups-made-a-big-difference-227550
#fostercare #inspiration #research #sociology

Young adults who fare relatively well after spending time in the child welfare system say steady support from caring grown-ups made a big difference

It’s hard to start living on your own after turning 18 and aging out of foster care.

^{The Conversation}

Former Foster Youth Are Eligible for Federal Housing Aid. #Georgia Isn’t Helping Them Get It.
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A 5-year-old program to help young people aging out of #FosterCare offers millions of dollars in #rent support.

Some states have tapped hundreds of #vouchers. Georgia has received just eight.

#News #Kids #Families #Children

https://www.propublica.org/article/georgia-foster-youth-housing-vouchers-homelessness

Georgia Fails to Help Foster Youth in Need of Housing Vouchers

A 5-year-old program to help young people aging out of foster care offers millions of dollars in rent support. Some states have tapped hundreds of vouchers. Georgia has received just eight.

^ProPublica