Pairing Up for the Good of Each ?

[GailL1]

As an aging person and with somewhat more care or help needed every year once we reach a certain age or physical condition, would you ever consider pairing up with a foster kid aging out of the system for mutual benefit?  

The senior needs help - whether it is driving or housekeeping or something else - and the young adult aging out of the foster care system also needs help - be that a pay check or a place to live or something else.  

I see this as a possible - win-win - Thoughts?

[MuktaS390247]

I actually love this idea. It’s not just practical - it’s human. A lot of young adults leaving foster care need stability, and many older folks just need a bit of help and company. If done safely with some guidance, it could really change lives for both.

[GailL1]

@MuktaS390247 

I haven’t done anything yet about finding out if there is already a like-type program.  But I, like you, think the idea has some merit.

I did see a news blip here (metro Atlanta) about a group of people who got together to help foster kids aging out with some further education stuff - like helping them fill out various applications for school entry and perhaps those obscure type scholarships - OH, and they helped them with getting their dorm rooms all set up.  just helping type things that a parent would be doing - well, if their kid let them that is.

I will start by calling around to some groups like this and government based divisions also when I get some time this winter since this is gonna have to be a rather local project to each area.  I think.  

[MuktaS390247]

That’s awesome to hear! I hadn’t heard about the Atlanta group, but it sounds like exactly the kind of support that makes a difference. Please do share what you find out when you start calling around - I’d love to hear how it goes.