A video to explain what happens to foster children when they turn 18?
Most foster youth aren't babies; they're teens preparing for adulthood. Every year, about 20,000 children age out of foster care, facing high risks of homelessness, unemployment, and untreated trauma. This video examines the experiences of youth who leave care, the challenges they encounter, and how foster parents, advocates, and community support can make a positive impact. By fostering or adopting older children, you can provide them with stability, guidance, and a family to belong to long after they have grown into adulthood.
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Episode 10: The Top 5 Myths About FosteringIn this episode, CEO Richard Kingswell from FosterVA and Extra Special Parents tackles five of the most common myths that stop people from exploring foster care.
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Episode 2: The Hardest and The Most Rewarding Part of Being a CEOIn this episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents (ESPVA), shares candidly about the realities of leadership in child welfare: the hardest…
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Episode 9: How Extra Special Parents Supports Families After PlacementIn this episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents, explains how families are supported once a child or sibling group has been placed in their…