Older Youth / Chafee

In her work at a foster-care group home, Blaire Haggett noticed the young people faced a particularly intractable challenge. They would often earn money at jobs or receive money to... (Read more)

Mindful of exorbitant housing costs and the ongoing struggles of former foster youth, California lawmakers hope to upgrade a decades-old program designed to prepare young people raised in government custody... (Read more)

Today (August 9th), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $869,000 in funding for 14 public housing authorities (PHAs) in 10 different states, totaling 86 vouchers. This... (Read more)

A new nonprofit has launched to help Georgians contribute to a state tax credit program aimed at helping young adults aging out of the foster care system. Fostering Success Act... (Read more)

REDWOOD CITY – In a unanimous vote, San Mateo County supervisors agreed on Tuesday, July 11 to provide current and former foster youth ages 18 up to 22 with $1,000... (Read more)

Over the last 20 years the number of children in foster care has decreased significantly. Yet during this same period, the number of teenagers aging out of foster care without... (Read more)

Kentucky’s former foster youth have a steeper climb into adulthood than their peers, according to new research. Among 21-year-olds with foster-care histories, the data show 63% reported having stable housing,... (Read more)

In this brief, you'll learn: The challenges that young people face while in and exiting care. How youth in foster care are faring in each state as they transition to... (Read more)

The following resources provide information on how to support young people and help them transition to adulthood and live independently. Caseworkers and others supporting youth in transition can find resources... (Read more)

This page, from Child Welfare Information Gateway, offers guidance on the role FFPSA plays in primary prevention, the impact of FFPSA on the foster care system, the way FFPSA shifted... (Read more)