Some aged out kids thought living on the streets felt ‘safer’.
"Approximately 60 percent of homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth were previously in foster care. According to the Urban Justice Center, many of these young people reported that living on the streets felt ‘safer’ than living in their group or foster home."
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Argumentation and Debate - 62241 »Argumentation and Debate - 62241
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Justina Beacom »Justina Beacom
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Policy Presentation »Policy Presentation
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USFG should allow gay and unmarried couples to adopt or foster kids.  »USFG should allow gay and unmarried couples to adopt or foster kids.
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H.R. 1681: Every Child Deserves a Family Act »H.R. 1681: Every Child Deserves a Family Act
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If kids aren't adopted they get put into group homes.  »If kids aren't adopted they get put into group homes.
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Kids who 'age out' and get put into group homes don't end up well. »Kids who 'age out' and get put into group homes don't end up well.
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Some aged out kids thought living on the streets felt ‘safer’.
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Aged out kids feel safer living on the streets than being at the home. »Aged out kids feel safer living on the streets than being at the home.
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