Resources
In California, most kids “age out” of the foster care system between ages 18 and 21. At this point, they are expected to function as adults, despite ongoing challenges, including housing, finances, mental and physical health, and education or employment. Statistics indicate that most of these kids end up homeless and/or incarcerated, and few enroll in higher education. To help foster youth become self-sufficient adults, Fostering Wishes plans to publish a guide of available resources. This guide is intended to help them identify and find financial assistance, health care, housing, counseling, and other needed services.