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Did you know?
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23,000 teens age out of foster care in the US every year
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1,200 in Texas alone
These teens are left to 'figure it out' on their own, with no one to turn to for support and guidance. Without a family, many are left facing these less-than-ideal outcomes.
Homeless
1 in 5 youth aging out of foster care will become homeless at 18.
Pregnant
7 in 10 girls who age out of foster care become pregnant by 21.
Trafficked
60-90% of all sex trafficking victims have histories in the child welfare system
Incarcerated
25% became incarcerated within 2 years of transitioning out of foster care.
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