Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill to Provide Critical Housing Support for Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care

Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill to Provide Critical Housing Support for Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care

A new Florida law, effective July 1, 2025, provides critical housing support for potentially thousands of kids in our state as they age out of state care. The law prioritizes individuals from foster care and those experiencing homelessness for campus housing and work-study opportunities. It also makes Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) vouchers available across the state and informs youth they’re eligible for FYI vouchers. Additionally, the new …

Reimagining the “aging-out” mindset: Building networks of care, not just building independence

Foster youth are expected to navigate adulthood as access to services and support disappears. The post Reimagining the “aging-out” mindset: Building networks of care, not just building independence appeared first on Youth Today.

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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – House Bill 612 was signed into law by Governor Josh Stein on June 26. It is named Fostering Care in NC ACT and aims to improve how children are protected in the foster care system. The new law will put all 100 counties under the same rules set by the State Department of Health and Human Services. “North Carolina is state-supervised and county-administered. That means we have one hundred county departments of social serv…