The New Foster Care is honored to be featured in a recent article highlighting the heart, purpose, and community behind our work. The story lifts up our vision for transforming outcomes for youth aging out of foster care, the power of the Bridge Program, and the inspiring journeys of young adults like Gabriella. Together, we’re building pathways to belonging, stability, and hope.

Support youth aging out of foster care this Christmas. Sponsor a young person, purchase a gift, host a toy box, or give a donation through The New Foster Care’s holiday initiative.

Each year, thousands of young people age out of foster care without the support systems their peers rely on. This guide explores the “foster care to adulthood pipeline,” highlighting the barriers youth encounter, and how community partnerships can help bridge the gap to stability, opportunity, and hope.

Young adults aging out of foster care often face housing instability and limited support. Since 2017, our organization has worked to change that. In 2020, we launched the Bridge Program to provide wraparound guidance and resources, and now, we’re expanding that impact through the redevelopment of the former Plaza Hotel into safe, affordable housing with built-in community support.

Much of The New Foster Care’s impact happens quietly, behind the scenes. From creating supportive housing and driving statewide policy to building trust with youth, discover the unseen efforts that make lasting change possible for young adults aging out of foster care.

When foster care ends, the challenges don’t stop—and for many young adults, addiction is one of the hardest battles they face. Learn why youth aging out of care are at higher risk and how we’re helping them find hope and healing this Drug Addiction and Recovery Awareness Month.

Discover 6 simple, impactful ways to support youth aging out of foster care—from mentoring to providing essentials. Small actions create big change

We celebrated the incredible resilience and achievements of our Bridge Program graduates. From gaining independence to discovering self-confidence, each story is a testament to perseverance, hope, and the power of guidance.

Transitioning out of foster care is an exciting but challenging time. Youth aging out of foster care often face financial insecurity, limited access to higher education, and a lack of permanent support systems. At The New Foster Care, we provide the guidance, resources, and mentorship needed to help these young adults thrive. Financial Insecurity: How We Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Financial independence can be overwhelming for youth leaving foster care. We focus o

We are honored to receive a $5,000 grant from the Young Foundation, made even more meaningful because their grandchild personally chose to support our mission. This generosity will fund one full year of wraparound services for a young adult aging out of foster care — offering guidance, resources, and hope for a brighter future.

Hope Apartments was recently featured on the news for transforming a once-blighted building into the nation’s largest investment in housing for youth aging out of foster care. The redevelopment includes 275 units, a 60,000 sq. ft. community center, and 30,000 sq. ft. of office space—offering stability, opportunity, and hope for young adults transitioning into independence.

Aging out of foster care often means facing adulthood alone. From housing insecurity to mental health challenges, discover the top 10 issues impacting these young adults—and why awareness and action are crucial for change.

Discover the largest investment in U.S. history for youth aging out of foster care—275 units, a 60,000 SF community center, and 30,000 SF of office space—coming to Southfield through the Hope Apartments redevelopment of the Plaza Hotel.

When most 18-year-olds celebrate adulthood with support from family—be it financial, emotional, or simply a place to call home—many young adults aging out of foster care do so alone.

We’re shifting the focus from managing youth in foster care to truly supporting them. By embracing trauma-informed, youth-centered approaches, we’re helping young adults aging out of foster care feel seen, heard, and empowered. Transformative change isn’t just possible—it’s already happening. And it starts with listening, healing, and believing in their future.