All young people need opportunities to achieve economic success and independence
In order to provide young people opportunities to become economically successful,
- make Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) available to all youth currently or formerly in care age 14-24, with developmentally appropriate financial literacy training and asset purchases such as vehicles and security deposits on housing
- mandate that all youth leaving care, age 14 up to 21, receive necessary documents upon exiting including, at a minimum, their Social Security card, a certified birth certificate or green card, and a government-issued photo ID
- provide early and consistent work experience with priority access to workforce programs, developmentally appropriate training and ongoing support
