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Poverty-related issues in the news, from the Institute for Research on Poverty

Aging Out of Foster Care – Missouri

Creating a safety net for kids aging out of foster care, By Jackie Rehwald, November 5, 2015, Springfield News-Leader: “Shortly after being released from state’s custody at age 18, Suzi Evans used her savings to buy a car. She had no license or insurance. No one was there to tell Evans she was making a mistake, and no one had ever taught her to drive…”