Transition (aging out)

A Young Leader from Iowa asks Congress to support older foster youth

jaleesasuell
May 26, 2020
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Youth Perspective

Tee, a former foster youth from Iowa shares results from FosterClub’s second poll of youth from foster care who are transitioning to adulthood, between the ages 18-24. Tee is currently in her last year studying social work and struggling to switch from hands on to online education. Tee has lost 2 of her 3 jobs as a result of COVID-19. FosterClub’s most recent poll found that, 

  •  65% of foster youth have lost employment as a result of COVID-19
  • 41% who have applied for unemployment have not received assistance
  • 52% have not received a stimulus check

Tee asks Congress for support stating that an increasing Chafee funds would support older youth in care during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Join Tee in asking Congress to support older foster youth in and from foster care by increasing Chafee funds by $500 million providing an emergency allowance to sustain. Learn more at fosterclub.org/upchafee. 

Click here to watch Tee's video. 

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