Success Beyond 18

A National Campaign of the A National Campaign of the

Jim Casey Youth Opportunities InitiativeJim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative

Our Focus

Young people ages 14 - 25

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AT ISSUE

“Everybody else grows up. Youth in foster care age out.”

- Ipo, Jim Casey Initiative Young Fellow

We can build a state where all kids are safe, have a family,

and have a chance to reach their potential.

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THE CHALLENGE

Every year, 26,000 young people “age out” of foster care without permanent families or supports. In Hawaii that number is decreasing to an average of 95 per year (2010 – 2012).

Negative outcomes include: • Homelessness• Dropping out of high school• Criminal involvement• Unplanned pregnancies

Cost to taxpayers over a lifetime of 1 annual cohort = $8 billionIn Hawaii = $28 million

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Recent adolescent brain research shows we have a second chance to help young people overcome adversity and begin to thrive.

Experience Matters. Young people in foster need opportunities to exercise their still-developing brains by being actively engaged in planning their own lives and making their own decisions.

The time is right to build a better path

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Emerging Adulthood

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The Fostering Connections Act makes it easier than ever for states to help young people have a strong start to adulthood. 

States are expanding their services for young people beyond age 18. 

Now is the time to do it right and ensure that these young people are getting the same opportunities for success as their peers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The time is right to build a better path

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THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR A CALL TO ACTION

The Success Beyond 18 campaign builds on this movement.

The campaign’s three policy and practice goals: 1. Young people are not on their own at 18 without

families or supports.2. Young people have a meaningful voice and say in

their future.3. Greater accountability for their well-being leads to

more positive outcomes.

Doing it right has the power to change lives.

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“Here’s Exactly How Many College Graduates Live Back at Home”, The Atlantic Monthly Group 2013 by Jordan Weissmann

The New Normal

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STATES THAT HAVE EXTENDED FOSTER CARE

Approved Title IVE PlansAlabama Arkansas California HawaiiIllinois Indiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nebraska New York N. Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Washington W. Virginia Washington, DC

Enacted legislation Delaware Florida MissouriNebraska Virginia Wisconsin

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OUR SUCCESSFUL APPROACH

Since 2001, the Jim Casey Initiative has built a movement.

We help achieve success for young people leaving foster care through:

• Youth engagement• Partnerships and resources• Research, evaluation, and communications• Public will and policy• Increased opportunities for young people

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JIM CASEY INITIATIVE STATES

PARTNERSHIPS

ARIZONA CONNECTICUT DELAWARE FLORIDA GEORGIA HAWAII INDIANA IOWA MAINE MICHIGAN MISSISSIPPI NEBRASKA NEW MEXICO N. CAROLINA PITTSBURGH RHODE ISLAND TENNESSEE

IN PLANNING: CLEVELAND

Ruth Lilly Fund

Indianapolis PrivateIndustry Council

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RICHARD M. FAIRBANKS FOUNDATION, INC.

Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation

William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation

Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation

Davis Levin Livingston Charitable Foundation

Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation

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THE TIME IS NOW

“Every young person needs an opportunity to look up in the stands and see somebody cheering for them.”

– Crystal, 25, Jim Casey Initiative Young Fellow

Together, we can create a better path.