To Foster Change
Genesis: Finding a Safe Place to Call Home
Clip: Season 2020 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
Parenting programs help former foster youth build success for their family's future.
Genesis found that one of the most challenging parts of foster care was being forced into adulthood. She became unhoused after juggling school, work and life for a few years. About 35% of foster youth face homelessness after they age out of the system. After finding the courage to contact an agency that supported her in finding housing, Genesis felt safe and began to focus on her growth again.
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To Foster Change is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal
To Foster Change
Genesis: Finding a Safe Place to Call Home
Clip: Season 2020 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
Genesis found that one of the most challenging parts of foster care was being forced into adulthood. She became unhoused after juggling school, work and life for a few years. About 35% of foster youth face homelessness after they age out of the system. After finding the courage to contact an agency that supported her in finding housing, Genesis felt safe and began to focus on her growth again.
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