Aging Out of Foster Care

Thalia Garcia Living in an independent living program was a difficult experience, but I managed to rise above the difficulties. The program was called Pathways.…

Janell Braxton Year after year there’s that one day that we all reflect on in celebration of our individuality, that one song that echoes in…

Chihiro Sato Compared to other facilities, the one I lived in had very substantial after care. Of course there was care after I left the…

　Yukika Speech for the July 12th, 2015 Hello. My name is Yukika. I am 28 years old. I am one of IFCA’s two youth program…

Susumu Yamanouchi I was bullied for being a foster child in my later elementary school years. I got hit and kicked by my classmates. I…

Janice Cole “Aging out” is a popular term in the foster care world. For US foster youth, it’s something everyone goes through when they either…

Yoshie When I heard the word “aging-out”, I immediately thought of “freedom”. There were no paved roads for young people who are aging out. They…

Timothy Bell I often refer to this moment in my life around my 18th birthday where the family I thought would love and support me…