I want to create a support network of other former foster youth who are working yet may be struggling to thrive in this big city. I moved here in 2023 after the contract I was on ended. I was homeless for almost three months. I find it hard to ask for help because people assume that everything is fine and that I am ok. After all, I shower and dress presentable to work, and have transportation. It's so hard to find a community and support.

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Hugs. You might contact some local churches, especially large ones. They may be able to connect you into some existing support groups.

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I’m glad to hear you are doing better now - and I have a huge amount of respect for you for what you’ve been able to accomplish and for wanting to help others who have been in a similar situation.

A few suggestions/resources.

1) Texas Baptist Children’s Home in Round Rock works with young adults who were homeless or in the foster care system. I don’t know what groups exist in Houston, but given that this is their mission, I assume/hope they would have some suggestions https://www.tbch.org. DM me if you want the name of someone you can contact directly.

2) The Beacon (downtown) works with our homeless community. I don’t know how connected they are to former foster youth, but it’s worth an ask. DM me if you want a contact name there, too.

3) Many years ago, I hired a young man into my former firm who had been both in the foster care system and also homeless and spoke to different community organizations about his experience. I just looked him up on Linked In and he’s no longer in Houston, but he might still have some connections in the city. DM if you want his name.

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If I can’t DM you can we exchange emails?

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My heart goes out to you. What part of Houston are you in? Are you religious / do you have a church home? Do you have any needs right now or are you in a better spot?

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I live in central Houston near Westheimer road. I attend an episcopal church and go to a small group at grace.

The Hay Center does some great work with foster youth aging out of the foster care system but not sure if there’s restrictions on age / status

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