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Foster Youth · The Porchlight Initiative
Rooted
Aging out should not mean starting over with nothing and no one.
Who this is for
Start with the person. Then build the response.
Young people aging out of foster care and teens preparing for an independent next chapter.
How it works
A clear, caring next step.
We review
Staff reviews the need, timing, available documentation, geography, safeguards, and program capacity.
A next step
If eligible resources are available, we coordinate support. When we are not the right door, we help identify another.
Our promise to you
We will listen first—and help you find the next right door.
Every situation is different. We will take time to understand what is happening, be honest about what we can offer, and explain the next step clearly. If another partner is better equipped to help, we will do our best to connect you. Your information and your story will be treated with care, dignity, and respect.