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The St. Louis-Area Aging Out Initiative
Funded by LIFP, the aging out program was designed to assist youth leaving foster care to become strong, self-sufficient adults through self-advocacy, education, and skills attainment. The Aging Out Initiative will establish a single-source, central “hub” where foster care youth can learn about various resources available to them after they leave state custody. The centralized network will enable youth to obtain guidance and support to enhance self-advocacy and independent living skills, learn how to live healthier lifestyles, and improve education and employment opportunities.
Download the Aging Out referral packet (pdf)
Epworth kids advocate for themselves in Jefferson City
Last week I got up early and jumped on a bus bound for Jefferson City with reporter Nancy Cambria, about 20 kids in foster care and Epworth Children & Family Services staff and board members. The 20 kids – really, young adults – came up with three main issues they wanted to bring up with legislators. Epworth has a tradition of taking the kids to the capitol once a year to advocate for improvements in the foster care system.
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Fostering Hope stltoday.com
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