All young people need opportunities to achieve economic success and independence

In order to provide young people opportunities to become economically successful,

• make Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) available to all youth currently or formerly in care age 14-24, with developmentally appropriate financial literacy training and asset purchases such as vehicles and security deposits on housing
• mandate that all youth leaving care, age 14 up to 21, receive necessary documents upon exiting including, at a minimum, their Social Security card, a certified birth certificate or green card, and a government-issued photo ID
• provide early and consistent work experience with priority access to workforce programs, developmentally appropriate training and ongoing support