At-risk Statistics

FACT

After reaching the age of 18,
20% of the children who were
in foster care will become instantly homeless.

FACT

1 out of every 2 kids who age out of the system will develop a substance dependence.

FACT

7 out of 10 girls who age out of the foster care system will become pregnant before the age of 21.

FACT

About 1 in 4 kids who age out of the system will not graduate from high school or be able to pass their GED.

Did you know?

Northern Arizona Dream Center longs to see these statistics changed by providing transitional housing for at-risk young adults in Northern Arizona. Within a safe and structured environment, these adults are offered support, connections, life skills classes, and faith-based mentoring to help create a culture of community and a sense of belonging.

Northern Arizona Dream Center is providing at-risk young adults the housing that ultimately leads to better opportunities to be productive, contributing members of our community.

Foster Care Statistics in the USA as reported by: https://brandongaille.com/50-useful-aging-out-of-foster-care-statistics/