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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Out of the youth in foster care

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Free to use High Angle Shot of Suburban Neighborhood | David McBee

Free to use High Angle Shot of Suburban Neighborhood | David McBee

Out of the youth in foster care that age out of the system, one in five report experiencing homelessness between ages 17 and 19, and over one in four (29%) from ages 19 and 21. Our youth deserve to have safe and secure homes and the proper preparation to transitioning into independent life.

CASA's help by providing support and guidance to youth in foster care that becomes even more important once a child becomes a young adult. Help us challenge these statistics and ensure safety in our foster youths' adult life by visiting the link in our bio and learning how you can get involved. 

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