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San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2005-2006
Aging Out: The Future of Foster Children
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Page 150
Many former foster teens are either homeless, or because of substance abuse or other issues, are now in jails, prisons or mental institutions.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 150
A task force should be formed to provide leadership in addressing the problem of housing for teens aging out of foster care. This task force could be instrumental in seeking grants for residential living in individual or shared apartments with resident advisors. (See Appendix A, Resources) (Finding 1) Pg 148 of 252
F2
Page 150
Many former foster teens have not acquired the skills or the abilities needed to get a job.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 151
The Community and Court Schools should be expanded to include programs for youth, emphasizing vocational training and marketable skills. (Finding 2)
F3
Page 150
Many former foster teens do not have a support group or relatives to return to or
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Page 150
Many former foster teens have difficulty traveling to Cuesta College to take advantage of the programs offered.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Page 151
ILP classes should be held at convenient times and locations throughout the county. (Finding 4)
F5
Page 150
Many former foster girls become pregnant soon after leaving foster care.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 150
Many former foster teens have severe mental health problems that interfere with their ability to hold a job, find housing and support themselves.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Page 150
Many former foster teens turn to prostitution or other crimes to get money for food and rent.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R3Page 151At least six months prior to emancipation, a mandatory exit plan should be created for each youth to follow which identifies specific support people and local resources. Foster parents need both training and incentives to encourage them to participate in these exit plans. (Findings 3, 4 & 5)