Extended Foster Care: Problems and Solutions (podcast #2 in foster care series)

Audio:Kids at Risk Action: The Problems and Solutions

Summary:

In this episode of Kids at Risk Action, Mike, Emma, and Michael uncover the harsh realities facing foster youth aging out of the system and the failures of Extended Foster Care (EFC) programs intended to support them. They reveal how systemic barriers, from unrealistic eligibility requirements to a lack of data tracking and overburdened caseworkers, leave many young adults homeless, unprepared, and isolated. Through survivor stories, expert insights, and practical solutions, the hosts emphasize the urgent need to shift the system from one based on compliance to one focused on resilience, healing, and true independence. Listeners are called to use their voices to advocate for reforms that truly prepare foster youth for adulthood.

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