What is the aging out process in juveniles?

Answer 1

The term 'aging out' is often used to refer to children within the state foster care system who are still in the system upon reaching the age of eighteen, twenty-one or have graduated from high school. These children have not found permanencywith an adoptive family or reunification with their birth family before aging out. The age varies from state to state. Some states have extended services beyond the age of eighteen due to so many children not being ready to be out on their own at such a young age. In many states it is acceptable for foster parents to choose to continue parenting their foster children beyond the age of aging out, if the foster children decide to remain in their home. Unfortunately some foster children are just ready to be done with the foster system and choose to move out. This leads to many former foster children being homeless.

Answer 2

Aging out in the juvenile justice system refers to when a juvenile reaches a certain age (typically 18 or 21) and is no longer under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. At this point, they may be transferred to adult court or their case may be dismissed. It marks the end of their involvement in the juvenile justice system and transition to the adult criminal justice system.

Answer 3

when a child turns 18 in a foster care home he is considered an adult. He no longer lives with foster care and has to make it on his own.