Meaningful Data
Policymakers should consider implementing the National Youth Transition Database to help assess how youth are faring after exiting foster care and guide future policy decisions.
This report identifies 24 policy and practice recommendations for lawmakers to consider as they work to improve the lives of youth moving through and out of foster care. It is a product of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.
The game plan: Improve policies and practices in seven key areas to give young men and women the assistance they need to succeed after transitioning out of foster care.