Wow I wasn’t sure about these numbers (thought possibly it’s that 50% of foster ends up homeless not 50% homeless were in foster). But in BC, Canada it looks like it’s 1 in 3 were from foster care and that jumps up to 55% for the group 16 to 24 years old.

https://communitycouncil.ca/more-focus-on-bc-youth-transitioning-out-of-care-needed/#%3A%7E%3Atext=In+the+2020+Point+in%2Cyouth+aged+16+to+24.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

It's heartbreaking.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm not a foster kid, but I had enough problems with my family that moving back home was never an option. I was homeless twice while trying to get a foothold in the adult world.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Similar here, you can only go forward.

Whatever forward that is, they sure are not all nice or good in any way. Gives a all present ominious sense of extential dread too.

Good luck to you, it's all worth it.

[–] therealjcdenton@lemmy.zip -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You have parents that care about you? Check your privilege!

[–] friendlymessage@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

Is there a point to your comment?