The Transition to Adulthood: How States Can Support Older Youth in Foster Care
December 27, 2010 Older youth in foster care need targeted help from state foster care programs in five areas—education, employment, housing, health care, and relationship—to successfully transition to adulthood. A review of state programs by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices identified effective strategies to promote educational attainment, connect youth with employment and career training, enhance access to safe and stable housing, help youth access and manage health care, and help youth build stable and lifelong relationships. Download the Report . . .
