Older youth are often overlooked because we, as a society, believe they don’t need a family. We have convinced ourselves that these kids have made it on their own for this long, they should be able to make it as adults as well. It’s true, these kids have been without a permanent family for a long time—young adults who reach 18 in foster care have typically been in the system for over three years. But, we forget the ways families often help their 18-year-old kids do the things they need to do to become adults: apply for college and jobs, learn how to drive, navigate complicated relationships, etc.
The statistics are dire. More than 23,000 kids age out of U.S. foster care each year. Without the support that comes from good people like you, these young adults face really tough odds. Many will end up with chemical dependencies, criminal records, or pregnancies at a young age. Few will graduate college.
You can help. There are a number of young adults searching for Transitional Housing each year. In Georgia alone, there are approximately 3,300 homeless young adults 25 and younger.. We need the community to open their hearts and resources to fund Angel’s NPACT. We also need advocates to help spread the word about who they are, and to open up the conversation with their friends and family about why it’s important to consider donating to Angel’s NPACT Transitional Housing. Won’t you help?
In the coming month, we will be sharing posts about young adults who are at risk of aging out, sex trafficked, and runaways. Please contact us to learn more about them, and share their stories with your friends and family or this Angel’s NPACT. Together, hopefully, we can change their futures.
