Each year, tens of thousands of young adults leave the U.S. foster care system without stable support, facing significant barriers to independence. A new initiative called Petra Cares is working to bridge that gap by directly linking former foster youth with professional career pathways. The program focuses on providing both mentorship and job placement assistance to help them transition into sustainable employment. For those navigating foster care’s challenges, this effort could offer critical resources at a pivotal life stage.
About 23,000 young people age out of the U.S. foster care system each year. Petra Cares aims to connect those young adults with career opportunities.
