Every year we disuss how important it is to make a plan. Do you want to take courses to strengthen your chances to go to college? Do you have a specific career in mind such as construction, cabinet builder, taxi driver, truck driver, physician assistant? Discuss your idea with people who are already working in that field. Perhaps take a summer job as a worker in that field.

If you have reached your legal age and you are no longer in the foster system you may want to find support of others who are in the same position. Nobody is going to find you. You need to reach out. Be good to yourself search for organized groups. Perhaps you can all rent an apartment together. Each State has different organizations. Just ask and ask. Here are some leads.

The national network for youth in foster care

620 S. Holladay Dr. Ste. 1

Seaside, OR 97138