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Young adults who fare relatively well after spending time in the child welfare system say steady support from caring grown-ups made a big difference

Written by Julie Cederbaum, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Southern California

Offering a teen in need a safe place to stay can make a difference in the long term.Justin Lambert/DigitalVision via GettyImages

Young people who have exited foster care generally fare better – in work, school and relationships – if they get consistent support from adults who care about them during their teen years.

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