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Municipal Action Guide to Assist Transitioning Foster Youths
The YEF Institute, with support from Walter S. Johnson Foundation and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, has published a new Municipal Action Guide on “Supporting Foster Youth Transitions to Adulthood.”
The guide highlights strategies for helping young people successfully transition from the foster care system and improving access to housing, education, employment, health, and other services. It also outlines key action steps local leaders can take to support youth in transition and highlights examples of successful programs from cities around the country.
The Guide is eight pages - download PDF
IYEF_Municipal_Action_Guide_for_Transitioning_Foster_Youth_Aug_2009.pdf