Issues

From neglect and abuse to challenges finding employment, many foster youth who lack the stability and support of a loving family experience a special set of difficulties throughout life.

Child Welfare

Learn about the child welfare system in the U.S. and the organizations looking out for the welfare of children

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Workforce Readiness

Many young adults raised in foster care lack the skills and guidance to prepare them for entering the workforce..

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Health & Healthcare

Youth in foster care are at an increased risk for a variety of physical, mental, and emotional health issues.

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Childcare

There are a range of challenges related to childcare for both biological and adoptive families of foster youth.

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Adoptions

Adoption agencies across the U.S. seek to find loving families for foster youth, however, this isn’t always the case.

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Sex Trafficking

Children and young adults raised in foster care are particularly vulnerable to being exploited by sex traffickers.

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Education

Without stable and supportive home environments, many foster youth face special difficulties in school.

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Housing

Many youth that pass through the foster care system fail to find permanent homes and end up on the street.

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