Listen NOW! Radio Interview

 

Forever Family's Gia Tutalo-Mote and former foster child, Mez
Pierre, discuss Forever Family and what it means to Florida's foster children.

Forever Family gives back to Advocate Michael Dunlavy

Former foster child, Michael Dunlavy, has helped thousands of children in foster care, now it's time for us to help him. Join us, as we collect money to send Florida Youth Shine leader Michael Dunlavy to Law School. Please write "law school" when you donate. Because Mike does not have the support of a family as he heads out to college, he also needs your help getting some of the items he will need to start school.

What is "Aging-Out"?

Each year approximately 24,000 American teenagers turn 18 in foster care and head out into the world alone. Still in high school, they must find a job, a place to live and transportation. Forever Family has made the plight of these ‘aging out’ youth a priority and is working to change the way these young people are viewed and supported.

National studies show that within 2-4 years of leaving foster care at age 18:

51% were unemployed
40% were homeless
40% were receiving public assistance or incarcerated
84% became parents
46% did not finish high school
40% experienced drug or alcohol abuse

 

You can help Teens After Foster Care

Without a family to fall back on life for these young adults is bleak. You can help teens "aging-out" out by:
• Purchasing graduation gifts and items to set up their first homes
• Becoming a mentor
• Donating and / or participating in Forever Family's annual Holiday Party Providing employment opportunities – Donating vehicles – Providing low cost housing – Donating to our emergency fund to help cover unexpected expenses.

Former Foster Teen Michael Dunlavy Receives National Award