27,000 children age out foster care
every year.
25% of those don't have a high school diploma or ged.
At age twenty three ...
Less than half were employed.
25% were homeless.
60% had been convicted of a crime.
80% have been arrested.
6% had a two or four year degree.
Sources.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125594259
http://www.ccainstitute.org/why-we-do-it-/facts-and-statistics.html
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