Hundreds of young adults age out of the foster care system every year in Massachusetts, they age out between the ages 18-22, depending on whether they elect to remain in DCF care into their early 20s. losing all the resources and support they need, making independent living difficult.

Working to improve the odds of youth aging out of state care
Every year, about 800 young people age out of the foster care system of the foster care system, they face extreme difficulties and the high cost of rent in Massachusetts makes independent living difficult.