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Foster a Future
"Mentoring and some type of involvement of a caring adult is definitely the priority in this area, for moving these youth toward independence."
-Sean Blume
Attorney & advocate for youth in foster care
Aging Out chronicles the last days in foster care and the first months of independence of three young people who have aged out of care.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact the Metro Detroit Mentor Collaboration by calling (586) 698-4416, or visit winningfutures.org.
Aging Out
Aging OutAging Out, produced by Roger Weisberg of Breaking the Cycle, addresses the risks that young people face on their journey from foster care to independent living. It illustrates not only the difficulties these young people encounter, but the kinds of programs and support systems that ultimately enable them to succeed. Aired Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 9 p.m. ET.
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