Georgia lawmakers say the state must do more to support young people aging out of foster care, after a state Senate study found critical gaps in education, housing and workforce readiness.
The findings follow a federal inquiry that raised concerns about how children in Georgia’s foster care system are treated. The Senate report focuses specifically on youth who age out of care at 18, many of whom lawmakers say are left without stable housing, financial resources or support services.
On average, about 500 teenagers age out of Georgia’s foster care system each year, according to state data. Many face higher risks of homelessness, unemployment, incarceration and dropping out of school…