In California, more than 1 in 4 foster youth experience homelessness after transitioning from the system, reflecting the urgent need for support as they age out.
Lynn emphasizes how crucial life skills, such as pumping gas or managing a bank account, often go unlearned for foster youth, making independence daunting.
CASA volunteers provide essential support for foster youth, yet only 16% of California's 80,000 foster children have access to such mentorship, highlighting the resource gap.
Aleta Smith's experience underscores the variety of struggles faced by foster youth, from unstable living conditions to lacking crucial support networks after aging out.
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