Long-term Investment
Adolescents in foster care who are engaged in their communities and personal path forward reap lifelong, life-changing benefits.
This issue brief outlines how child welfare agencies can support both strong youth-adult partnerships and authentic youth engagement. The end goal is simple: Help young people in foster care become meaningfully invested — and connected — as they move toward adulthood.
This publication is a product of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.
Adolescents in foster care have often missed out on natural occasions to lead, make decisions and contribute to their community. As a result, child welfare agencies must intentionally create opportunities for youth in care to take on these critical roles.