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 […]
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Foster 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 […]
Read moreCOVID’s Impact on the Transition to Adulthood
by Jonathan Rockoff • Youth coming out of foster care face many challenges as they transition into adulthood. That’s in normal times. Has the uncertainty […]
Read morePandemic Struggles and Lessons of Foster Care Alumni
by Shanita Dildy-Goings • Every generation has their challenges, their life altering events and lessons learned. Every lifetime comes fraught with trials and tribulations that […]
Read moreNC’s Foster Care 18 to 21 Program
This program allows youth to stay in foster care until age 21. Services and benefits include Medicaid coverage and educational grants/scholarships for attending a NC […]
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