We are committed to providing critical resources to emancipated foster youths through mentor programs, on-call support and real-world education.
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Caples Terrace was conceived as a solution to the lack of decent housing for young people — aged 18 to 24 — who are aging out of foster care, and their families. The complex was built by and is managed by the Vancouver Housing Authority. The three-story complex offers studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, with rents based on the tenant’s income.
Boys & Girls Aid offers three programs focused on preventing homelessness for youth and young adults by providing safety and the opportunity to put long term plans in place. Our programs are designed for young people who are ready to work with our staff in learning life skills for successful independent living.
The Youth Self-Sufficiency Program can help you with learning how to budget and manage money, learning how to set education goals, learning about renter’s rights and responsibilities, opportunities for job training, relationship building, and life skills. If you are currently 17 – 19 years of age and think that this program may be a good fit for you, please contact…
UP’s mission is to empower transitioning foster youth through programs that offer individualized support, education, and community resources to become fully independent young adults. We provide life skills training, social and recreational opportunities, and assistance in enrolling in vocational and educational programs.
Tipping Point’s Better Futures for Foster Youth initiative provides a path out of poverty and weaves a robust safety net for all transition-aged foster youth in our community. It aims to change policy and systems to help secure stable housing, pursue and persist in higher education, and get better access to the supports and services these youth deserve.
With the support of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, Child Trends examined the relationship between extended foster care and young adult outcomes. Specifically, we analyzed information on foster care history (e.g., age of entry, exit reason, placement type), young adult outcomes ( e.g., homelessness, employment), and independent living services (e.g., educational aid).
This publication provides a comprehensive review of data and research, laws, and promising programs impacting the educational success of children in foster care. It consists of four sections that can individually or collectively inform advocates, policymakers, agency leaders, and other key stakeholders.
The data presented include key metrics of progress categorized primarily by the type of institution supplying the information, i.e., community college or four-year university, and then by the milestones which guide the CCP approach: Are foster youth EQUIPPED with essential resources to succeed and ENROLLED in a college or training program? Have they EARNED a college degree and/or certificate? Future…
This report serves as a foundation for understanding institutional structures, policies, and practices that can support improved educational outcomes for foster youth.