'I didn't want to leave': What it means to turn 18 and age out of the foster care system in Florida

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Birthdays should be fun, but for kids in group foster care, turning 18 can be a frightening reality. On that day, they’re on their own whether they’re ready or not.
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@CarisRochelle Жыл бұрын

so sad.. after already a hard life and losing so much.. more needs to be done.. God bless these kids..

@mayakattt3475 Жыл бұрын

It’s a blessing to have loving parents & family

@DD-pt9qw Жыл бұрын

If sky is reading this I am proud of you for making it. Believe in yourself and you will succeed.

@integrated46 Жыл бұрын

Poor baby. Lord Bless this sweet young lady.

@theotheleo6830 Жыл бұрын

Even though they are technically adults at 18, they are still mentally immature. They should be given another year to live in foster care for job training and interning, given a class in basic personal finance (bank accts, budgeting, how to pay bills...), cooking, and other basics of life. Then, help to find an apartment or other living arrangements.

@Chr15dunn Жыл бұрын

I can attest to this. I lived in so many group homes my entire life and as soon as i turned 18 i was left on my own to figure it out. Most of the kids intentionally joined gangs, homeless or went to jail so that their basic needs could be met (shelter/food). Most don’t have families or anyone to go to. Very small percentage go on to school and make something of themselves. It’s really hard!

@beverly719 Жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine that these poor children at 18 are able to find jobs that enable them to pay rent and utilities…let alone have a credit rating good enough to qualify for decent living spaces