In 2010, California became one of the first states in the nation to extend foster care beyond the age of 18. The law offered youth who were facing the prospect of aging out of the system, straight into adulthood, a longer runway of support at a critical time in their lives. Our expert panel will discuss the origins of the plan, what has worked and what hasn’t, and the future of extended foster care in the Golden State.
Join us for The Bridge to Adulthood: A Discussion on California Extended Foster Care System
John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.
