Absolutely! Research tells us that young adults who age out of foster care at age 18 face more obstacles than their peers who have not […]
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Spread the Word about NC LINKS & NYTD
NC LINKS is the program our state uses to provide independent living and skill- building services to young people. Anyone under age 21 who was […]
Read moreConnections matter during the transition to adulthood
by Amy Huntsman • I have seen too many young people leave foster care without a trusted adult to help guide them. Sometimes they’ve spent […]
Read moreHow are child welfare agencies supporting older youth and young adults in foster care during COVID?
Foster Care 18 to 21 should be offered to young adults who are 18, 19, or 20 years old and wish to enter or remain […]
Read moreFoster Care 18 to 21: A path to permanency
In 2017, North Carolina implemented an extended foster care program, Foster Care 18 to 21, for youth who exited foster care at age 18. National […]
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