Every year over 27,000 youth age out of foster care without the emotional and financial support necessary to succeed. This number has steadily risen over the past decade. Nearly 40% had been homeless or couch surfed, nearly 60% of young men had been convicted of a crime, and only 48% were employed. 75% of women and 33% of men receive government benefits to meet basic needs. 50% of all youth who aged out were involved in substance use and 17% of the females were pregnant. Some churches have started ministries to pair up mentors with these youth in their communities. They desperately need support, guidance and love. One study shows 70% of all youth in foster care have the desire to attend college but only a mere 6% had finished a two- or four-year degree after aging out of foster care. Will you join me in prayer for the kids that are aging out today without a family. Pray that they would feel the love of Christ through a believer taking the time to mentor them. Perhaps you are in a position to adopt a youth that is waiting for a family to call their own. Either way the problem is way too big to ignore. The church has to rise up and start caring for these children.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:13:06 +0000
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