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“To reverse the failure of the foster care system for teens, three changes must occur. First, we must raise our expectations for these adolescents. Second, we must provide them the training and support they need to develop concrete and realistic plans for the future. Finally, we must hold the foster care system accountable for the success or failure of the young people in its custody.”
-“Reversing the Failure of the Foster Care System,” Harvard Journal of Law and Gender

“Teens automatically begin to take on more responsibility for their future and for their present situations when they begin to develop plans for the future, based on their own interests and goals.”
-“After School: The Future for Teens in Foster care,” Connect for Kids

“Against all common sense, the foster care system for teens focuses on the past and present, not the future. Issues of temporary placement and behavior management take precedence over education. Little effort is put into connecting teens with family resources. Meaningful contact with adults and organizations (potential employers, internship opportunities, college prep courses) that could help teens in foster care is practically nonexistent.”
-“Foster Kids Need a Bold Plan,” Youth Today