How Do States Differ In What Services Are Available For Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care?

Every year approximately 24,000 youth age out of the foster care system, the majority of whom are 18 years old. These youth are more likely to have poorer outcomes than youth who either exit the foster care system or never enter the foster care system. For example, they are less likely to graduate high school or enroll in college (see Issue Brief One: Education Programs). They are more likely to be unemployed or underemployed (see Issue Brief Three: Employment Programs). And, they have limited financial resources – with median assets of $100 (see Issue Brief Two: Financial Literacy and Asset . . .