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.