Transitioning Out of Foster Care

FosterClub's 21 Things: it's T time

Transitioning out of foster care can be a scary journey if you are not prepared. FosterClub recommends these 21 things every foster youth should do before they exit out of care in order to be prepared and have a successful transition to independence.

Know Before You Go

The mission of Know Before You Go is to empower youth to become their own advocates, armed with the knowledge and information they need to succeed in work, school and life. Know Before You Go breaks down complicated issues and helps youth tackle the barriers they face.

Resources for Transition Age Youth And Young Adults (Ages 16-22) 

Services for Transition Age Youth and Young Adults (TAYA) bridge the Child, Youth and Family & Adult Mental Health Services Divisions. The Department strives to match youth and young adults with the services and supports that best meet their clinical and developmental needs. Additionally, DMH offers specific services and supports that are designed to meet the unique needs of youth and young adults ages 16-22. The goal is for TAYA to embark on a positive life path into adulthood – toward the goals of personal stability, community housing, employment, education and positive family/social relationships.

Resources for Youth in Transition

Things People Never Told Me

Transitioning out of foster care can be a difficult and confusing process. We interviewed a group of young adults who either had navigated or were in the process of navigating that transition in order to gain insight into important life areas such as finances, employment, healthcare, transportation, and relationships, among others. We hope that by learning from their experiences as well as their suggestions, youth leaving foster care will be equipped with the necessary tools to become independent and successful adults.

Preparing Foster Youth for Adulting: A Podcast from The Aging Out Institute

This is a podcast series to explore the resources and strategies that are effective in helping foster youth prepare for aging out of the foster care system and transitioning into adulthood. New episodes come out every 2-3 weeks!