That's why a group of real estate agents here in Hampton Roads and a local foster care organization are searching for homes to give kids aging out of the foster care system.
Bobby Canipe, foster dad and founder of Foster Champions, says the purpose of the project is to give kids a stepping stone before tackling the real world.
"There's typically a lot of foster care parents for babies but as we know VA is the worst state for aging out foster teens," said Canipe.
Chanty Ayala says growing up in the system was tough on her and her siblings, but the support from her foster parents made the journey easier.
"We don't get advocation, people could probably care less about where we end up and I am so appreciative and humbled at the fact that I was able to have a beautiful family who was able to look after me," said Ayala.
Bobby Canipe, foster dad and founder of Foster Champions, says the purpose of the project is to give kids a stepping stone before tackling the real world.
"There's typically a lot of foster care parents for babies but as we know VA is the worst state for aging out foster teens," said Canipe.
Chanty Ayala says growing up in the system was tough on her and her siblings, but the support from her foster parents made the journey easier.
"We don't get advocation, people could probably care less about where we end up and I am so appreciative and humbled at the fact that I was able to have a beautiful family who was able to look after me," said Ayala.
She says finding people who truly care is the hardest part.
This story was reported and written by our media partner WTKR. Read more here.
