Jul 21, 2017
Young people aging out of foster care face a steep uphill climb on the road to independence. Going it alone puts them at higher risk for incarceration, poverty, and repeating the cycle of foster care with their own children. But with the right support, these young people can forge a path toward the futures they want.
In Hugs and Algorithms, First Place for Youth CEO Sam Cobbs explains that while good data can help us understand what the right support is, it’s only part of the equation. Trust and connection are vital. We have to understand both the statistics and the stories.