THE PROBLEM

More than 25,000 teens age out of U.S. foster care each year.

1 in 4 will become instantly homeless

25% suffer from PTSD

1 in 2 will develop a substance dependence

7 in 10 will become pregnant before 21

Less than 3% will earn a college degree

Only half will be gainfully employed by the age of 24

48% will not complete high school

*Stats according to the National Foster Youth Institute

According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation study in 2022, “Youth experiencing homelessness on their own are more likely than their peers in the general population to endure threats to their health, safety, and wellbeing, including resorting to ‘Survival Crime’ such as selling drugs, stealing and exchanging sex for basic needs.”

JRO aims to meet our clients' immediate needs while working to help them become healthy, stable, independent, self-sufficient, and contributing members of their communities.

UNSTABLE, UNSAFE HOUSING SITUATIONS SET YOUTH ON A PATHWAY TO GREATER TRAUMA, RISK, AND INSTABILITY.