Aging Out Part 3: Resources

01 Oct Aging Out Part 3: Resources

We have compiled some resources that may be helpful for those who are aging out or have aged out of the foster system in Alabama. If there are others you recommend, please contact us at info@fostercoalition.org and let us know.

RESOURCES

Garrett’s Place– 
A free “store” that provides clothes, shoes, school supplies, and other basic needs for foster kids. 
https://www.garrettsplace.org/ 

Foster Love–
Financial donation site that gives 100% of profits and donations to providing higher education and emergency resources to foster kids. 
https://www.fosterlove.com/ 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Birmigham–
Mentoring programs for foster kids in America.
https://www.bbbsbhm.org/

Forever Family–
Low-cost housing and other donations. 
https://www.foreverfamily.org/aging-out-of-foster-care 

CASA GAL–
Judge-appointed advocates for children’s best interests.
https://nationalcasagal.org/ 

ILConnect–
Independent living and transition from foster care. 
https://ilconnect.org/

Created Ministries–
Helping aged out youth transition from foster care to independence. 
https://createdministries.org

Youth Collaboratory– 
Mentoring for foster youth. 
https://www.youthcollaboratory.org/toolkit/mentoring-youth-foster-care 

Focus on the Family–
Helping transition aged out foster youth.
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/how-to-help-transition-aged-out-foster-youth/ 

Juvenile Law Center– 
Extending foster care in Alabama. 
https://jlc.org/issues/extended-foster-care/alabama 

Child Welfare– 
Extending foster care beyond age 18. 
https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/extension-foster-care-beyond-age-18-alabama/ 

CHARITIES FOR FOSTER YOUTH

Foster Care to Success
Together We Rise
Think of Us
Children’s Defense Fund
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
A Sense of Home
National Foster Youth Institute
Foster America
Children’s Foundation of America
America’s Kids Belong