California is home to one out of every five foster care children in the nation. We often hear about the hurdles these kids face, but what happens when they’re no longer kids, when they’ve turned 18 and have grown out of the only housing they have? Far too many end up homeless. Meet one group that’s trying to change that trend.
An earlier version of this story first aired April 15, 2004.
- First Place Fund for Youth, group highlighted in our story
- United Friends of the Children, offers housing, education and career assistance
- California Permanency for Youth Project, creating lasting support for foster kids
- Casey Family Programs, programs aimed to prevent the need for foster care
- California Youth Connection, youth-run foster care reform group
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