Harsh Realities of Foster Care: Food Insecurity Crisis

Harsh Realities of Foster Care

Over 40% of foster youth will be homeless, or incarcerated, within 3 years of leaving the foster care system

Of youth transitioning out of foster care in California, 27% had been incarcerated and 14% had experienced homelessness (while in the system)

There are 376,900 individuals in foster care in the US and 44,400 in California.

Source: Children ages birth to 17 in foster care | KIDS COUNT Data Center (aecf.org) (currently in foster care); Youth transitioning out of foster care: Ever incarcerated by age 17 | KIDS COUNT Data Center (aecf.org) (California incarcerated); Youth transitioning out of foster care: Ever Experienced homelessness by age 17 | KIDS COUNT Data Center (aecf.org) (California homeless)

Guided by a deep commitment to nurturing well-being, Teen Health is working hand-in-hand with foster care group homes to uplift families adopting children, offering ongoing deliveries of natural foods, nourishing beverages, wholesome supplements, and caring personal-care products.