Aging Out of Foster Care in Philadelphia

Short & informative introduction of the Foster Care system's dilemma of Kids "aging out" and being thrown to the curb. Sharon McGinley's quest to STOP these 'kids' from becoming homeless, joining gangs, or continuing the cycle of abandonment in Philadelphia. An introduction by young film maker, Cortlynd (Corey) Judge to her 'Eddie's House' Project in Philadelphia. Interviews with young people who have been a part of the foster care system and are willing to make a change for others.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Philadelphia
• Foster
• Care
• Government
• Kids
• Documentary
• Corey
• Judge
• McGinley
• Eddie's
• House
• Gangs
• Homeless

[chip9690]

Unbelievable. Children deserve far better.

[pictish555]

We feel your heart Chip, thank you so much for caring.

[ksprad72]

Rest in Peace Eddie, I know you're in a better place.

[lester5192]

people barely care about themselves, they don't care about kids. nobody cares about anyone. people are about hate and hurting others, then turn around and act innocent.

[rubymarcella2001]

If You Are On Facebook, Please Join My Cause Called United States Orphans...Under The "Causes" Application.

[Smartassawhip]

I was a foster kid and I aged out in the state of Kansas and it was an absolute horror story. My first place was in the bottom of a building that had been condemned and I did not know anyone. This program would be awesome.

[NancyHey]

This is sad. I wonder how many of those children really had "bad" parents, or how many were unjustly seperated from good parents.

[tiffandrock]

They told us we can't foster until its removed. We don't own, but rent. I think its dumb, because I have a 4 yearold daughter, and shes been tested for lead. Weve lived here 3 years now. No lead! But crazy people like these foster parents, get licensed. Makes you wonder?

[R1941040]

A good Job Corrie, keep up the good work.Dead on.

[yolucy]

Deep and Moving... I hope that Eddie's House can begin to change a system that fails to care.