This fact sheet and toolkit, provided by the Child Welfare Information Gateway will be helpful for foster parents, supportive adults, and other caring family members. 

Inside you will find: 

• Background: The Transition to Adulthood 
• Unique challenges for youth exiting
  foster care
• Adolescent development and changes in
  the brain
• Laws and programs to support
  transitioning youth
• The critical role of foster parents

As well as Tip Sheets on what you can do as a supportive adult:

• Building supportive relationships and connections
• Managing money
• Pursuing educational and vocational opportunities
• Finding and maintaining employment
• Securing housing
• Maintaining health and wellness
• Exploring identity and culture
• Developing additional life skills

Click on the link below to view this valuable resource in PDF form to start learning more about the topics listed above. 

Links

• View PDF