Fostering teens is one of our greatest needs! YOU can make a difference and help changes the statistics... Here are some statistics to remind you why fostering a teen is so important! (These numbers come from The National Foster Youth Institute.) -Every year, more than 20,000 children age out of the U.S. foster care system. -20% of children who age out (about 4,600 children) become instantly homeless. -For those who age out, there is less than a 3% chance of earning a college degree. -50% of children who have aged out are unemployed at the age of 24. -Close to 60% of young men who have aged out and are legally emancipated have been convicted of a crime. To learn more about how you can make a positive impact on the life of a teen, visit: https://bit.ly/3TG5SAF
