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What Happens to Kids Who Age Out of Foster Care? – How Sparkhound’s ILConnect App Can Assist Them

Many kids who age out of the foster care system end up losing their safety nets and many end up homeless. ILConnect can help them stay connected and provide resources. THE CHALLENGE A Quick Look at Foster Care in the United States Foster care is a system created to protect and provide homes for children who have suffered abuse or neglect from their families/guardians. The foster care system in the US is subsidized and regulated by the government to provide health, safety, and a permanent home for approximately 200,000 kids. Child Protective Services, the government’s foster care department, works extensively ... Read more