Every year approximately 30,000 18- to 21-year-olds age out of the U.S. foster care system.1
Within days of their birthday, many of these teens or young adults are literally pushed out the door, with perhaps a few hundred dollars and a suitcase of clothes. Just like that—with no support, no family to fall back on and no clue what to do—they are expected to suddenly manage on their own.
It’s no wonder that after aging out of foster care, by the time they turn 26…1, 2
have been homeless
of men and the majority of women have been arrested
have not earned a high school diploma or GED
have not earned a college degree
are on government assistance; those with jobs at age 26 make an average of $13,989 per year, which is less than half of the average for all 26-year-olds in the general population
In addition, many are unemployed, struggle with mental health challenges, have substance addiction problems and/or become parents long before they are emotionally and financially prepared to raise children.
MamaK Foundation, a 501(c) nonprofit organization, was created to do something about this.
The mission of MamaK Foundation is straightforward: Help teens and young adults successfully adjust to living independently after being in foster care. We want to change lives, one foster care youth at a time.
As we grow our resources and expand our reach, this assistance is likely to take many forms. Our long-term vision includes…
While there are many ways that MamaK Foundation can change the trajectory of these youth’s lives, we cannot do any of it without the support of people like you.
That’s why we invite you to…
