Foster Careers equips foster agencies with technology that connects youth aging out of care to sustainable careers through businesses committed to hiring foster youth.
Every year, roughly 20,000 young adults "age out" of the U.S. foster care system — most with no family support, no savings, and no clear path forward. Within months they face homelessness, unemployment, and a cycle of hardship that most of us never have to consider.
These aren't just statistics. Behind every number is a young adult who deserved better — and a community that can still choose to show up for them.
20%
of children in foster care become instantly homeless after turning 18
Source: National Foster Youth Institute
1 in 2
foster kids who age out have gainful employment by age 24
Source: Chapin Hall, University of Chicago
7 of 10
girls who age out become pregnant before age 21
Source: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
20%
of the U.S. prison population is comprised of former foster children
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2016
But did you know that being employed reduces the odds of future incarceration by
54%?
A career isn't just a paycheck. It is a lifeline, a community, and a second chance.
We connect partners through one platform—Workforce Manager—to support youth transitioning out of foster care.
This platform brings together support services, training, and career pathways in one place, allowing partners to coordinate, track, and deliver services from intake to job placement.
Collaboration made possible. Deliver critical support services that remove barriers and create stability. The first step to setting up youth for long-term independence.
Communication made possible to support accountability, provide redirection, and support as youth navigate opportunities.
Partner-driven training programs that prepare youth for careers in the skilled trades. Led by industry leaders, respected school systems, respected apprenticeship programs.
Step into a network of mentors, peers, and employers – helping to turn connection into opportunity.
A connected model designed to support youth through intake to an empowered, successful career.
Everything begins with understanding individual's needs, goals, and starting point—creating a foundation that informs everything that follows.
Training opportunities to connect directly with career pathways, ensuring every skill developed leads toward real opportunity.
Support coordinated across platform and providers to ensure resources are documented and provided in a timely manner. Removes barriers, keeps track of progression.
Coordinate real job opportunities alongside workforce development efforts – connecting prepared talent with employers ready to hire.
For foster youth, finding a career is about more than money — it's about reclaiming their narrative.
Ensuring foster youth have access to career opportunities helps them achieve financial independence, reducing the likelihood of homelessness and poverty.
Career opportunities empower foster youth to realize their full potential, boosting their self-esteem and confidence.
Employment significantly lowers the odds of future incarceration, contributing to a safer and more productive society.
A stable job provides routine, purpose, and dignity, which are foundational for long-term psychological well-being.
Integrating aged-out foster youth into the workforce gives them a sense of community and belonging, helping them build supportive networks.
Your involvement directly impacts the lives of foster care youth, giving them the tools they need to reach financial independence.
Join a network of like-minded organizations dedicated to creating positive change and strengthening the workforce.
Together, we can achieve our shared goal of empowering foster care youth and building better communities for all.
Lives change when people act. Choose your path to make an impact.
Partner with us to provide real career opportunities and support foster youth as they enter the workforce.
Offer OpportunitiesRegister your nonprofit to communicate, collaborate, and track the services provided to foster youth through Workforce Manager.
Register Your AgencyYour donation helps maintain Workforce Manager, allowing partners to focus on supporting foster youth.
Donate NowFrom industry leaders to everyday advocates, your involvement can change what’s possible.
New Braunfels, Texas
United States
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