Extended Foster Care Results In Better Outcomes At Age 21

For older youth who were in extended foster care at age 19, better outcomes were achieved in employment, education, and housing at age 21 compared to older youth who were not in extended foster care at the same age. Those who were in extended foster care at age 19 were 2.3 times more likely to have a high school diploma or completed GED, 1.2 times more likely to be employed, and 1.4 times more likely to receive educational aid compared to those who were not in extended foster care at age 19.

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