Full article by Ken Magri available at Sacramento News & Review
When the California State Legislature passed the Fostering Connections to Success Act back in 2010, it helped solve a chronic problem that happened whenever children “aged out” and became legal adults. In the past, newly-turned 18-year olds simply signed a legal document and were left to fend for themselves.
Without continued financial support, and with no practical understanding of how to access social services, many of these young faces had to confront a harsh new world of independent living.
With the help of that landmark bill enacted 12 years ago, Sacramento County continues to deploy a team of social workers trying to stop the worst impacts, particularly young people ending up on the streets rather than in housing.