Ep. 299: The church and foster care

Written By Sean Corser

Brian Croft and special guest Bryce Butler discuss the foster care crisis in the US, highlighting that 80% of youth aging out of the system face severe challenges. They call on churches to provide support, mentorship, and care for these vulnerable young people, emphasizing that one caring adult can make a life-changing difference. The discussion aims to raise awareness and encourage church leaders to get involved in supporting foster youth.

(02:12) Scripture foundation and setting up the topic from Psalm 68

(07:16) Bryce's background in ministry and entrepreneurship

(10:00) Discussion on foster care

(12:20) Shocking statistic: 80% of foster youth age out in a difficult situation

(18:01) How pastors can help and get involved with foster care

(25:00) Connection between foster care and human trafficking

(27:51) Introduction to Bryce's podcast "Fracture to Flourish" Key Statistics:

  • 20,000 youth age out of foster care annually

  • 80% of those who age out are incarcerated, dead, or addicted within 3 years

  • Less than 1% of aged-out foster youth go to college

  • 60-70% of trafficking victims had contact with foster care system

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