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- Foster Care Race Statistics | The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Explore AECF's analysis on the disproportionate representation of Black children in foster care Gain insights to advocate for change
- SOUL Family Permanency Option - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
SOUL Family would create a circle of caring adults for young people ages 16 and older as they move from foster care to adulthood Learn more
- Adoption - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Adoption is a legal process that permanently transfers parental responsibility from a child's birth parents to their adoptive parents After reunification, it is the next most secure permanency option for children in foster care In 2021, one in four children exiting foster care — around 53,300 kids in the United States — were adopted
- What Happens to Youth Aging Out of Foster Care?
Youth aging out of foster care face challenges with housing, education, employment and more Learn how these hurdles affect their futures
- Troubling Outcomes of Youth Transitioning From Foster Care
Fostering Youth Transitions highlights the most comprehensive dataset to assess how youth fare as they transition from foster care to adulthood
- Child Welfare and Foster Care Statistics - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
This post shares the latest statistics on foster care, adoption and transitioning youth Explore the data
- Guardianship - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Guardianship is a legal process that gives decision making power to a designated caregiver By assuming guardianship of a child, adults can make decisions related to that child’s academic, health care, and personal needs Unlike adoption, however, guardianship does not terminate the legal rights of parents, who may continue to play a role in their child’s life Guardianship is most
- Youth in Transition (Aging Out) - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
This scenario — leaving foster care without achieving permanence — carries lifelong consequences Youth who age out of foster care face are more likely to engage in risky behaviors and more likely to experience hardships such as homelessness, joblessness, early parenthood and substance use
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