--- title: Foster Youth Aging Out description: Buckner International provides services to former foster youth aging out of foster care in Texas. --- [Skip to content](https://pages.buckner.org/foster-youth-aging-out#main-content) [![Buckner — Hope shines here.](https://pages.buckner.org/hubfs/buckner-logo-white.svg)](https://www.buckner.org/) [Visit Buckner.org](https://www.buckner.org/) [Give Now](https://www.buckner.org/donatenow/) # Youth Aging Out of Foster Care ## In Texas, more than 1,000 youth age out of foster care each year. When youth age out of the foster care system between 18 to 23 years old, they are vulnerable to addiction, human trafficking and homelessness. With little support, former foster youth are left to navigate from adolescence to adulthood on their own. Buckner transition programs are here to help with the adjustment and give youth the tools they need to succeed. [**Click here to watch more videos about youth aging out of foster care.**](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EwczDmiPzYtQlXht8Xi5BEM6zlsuR6Y) **Resources:** - [Buckner NextStep](https://pages.buckner.org/buckner-nextstep-inquiry?hsLang=en) is a supervised independent living program that provides females ages 18 to 24 with the support they need to meet their educational, career and independent living goals and achieve self-sufficiency. NextStep is located in [Dallas](https://www.buckner.org/dallas-fort-worth). For more information [click this link](https://pages.buckner.org/buckner-nextstep-inquiry?hsLang=en) to fill out our inquiry form. - [Buckner FYi Centers](https://pages.buckner.org/buckner-fyi-center?hsLang=en)provide help to current and former youth in state foster care, ages 16 to 21. The goal of the program is to provide training, support and guidance to youth graduating from foster care that will enhance their ability to transition into independent living. FYi Centers are located in [Amarillo](https://www.buckner.org/amarillo), [Beaumont](https://www.buckner.org/beaumont), [Lubbock](https://www.buckner.org/lubbock), and [Lufkin](https://www.buckner.org/lufkin). For more information [click this link](https://pages.buckner.org/buckner-fyi-center?hsLang=en) to fill out our inquiry form. - [**Educational Resources**](https://pages.buckner.org/hubfs/foster%20youth%20aging%20out%20educational%20resource.pdf)- Download our guide for all states to learn about tuition waivers, vouchers, and state-funded scholarships. Not in Texas? [Download our resource guide to find an organization near you.](https://pages.buckner.org/hubfs/foster%20youth%20aging%20out%20resource%20list.pdf) How you can help: - [Become a foster parent for older youth.](https://www.buckner.org/foster-care-adoption/events) You can foster youth and help provide a loving home and mentorship for youth who may not have positive people in their lives. - Donate or get involved with an organization that focuses on helping youth age out of foster care. [Click here to find a location near you.](https://pages.buckner.org/hubfs/foster%20youth%20aging%20out%20resource%20list.pdf) - May 31 is National Aging Out of Foster Care Awareness Day. It's a great time to post on social media to help raise awareness and get the word out about resources for youth aging out of foster care. 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