Fact check: What happens when undocumented children age out of the US foster care system?

1. Summary of the results

When undocumented children age out of the US foster care system, they face severe challenges, with concrete statistics showing the gravity of the situation: 20% become immediately homeless, only 53% complete high school, and a mere 3% achieve a college degree. Employment prospects are particularly dire, with 50% struggling to find work ^[1]. The outcomes are often devastating, with 25% ending up in prison and 70% of young women experiencing pregnancy by age 21 ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question doesn't acknowledge recent positive developments in addressing this crisis. California's Assembly Bill 12 represents a significant policy intervention, extending support until age 21 for youth who are engaged in education, employment, or job training ^[2]. This initiative has shown promising results:

• A 45% reduction in youth "aging out" between 2006-2016
• Only 11% now leave the system without support
• Over 50% receive educational assistance
• 40% receive housing support ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question itself might lead to an incomplete understanding by:

• Not acknowledging the existence of state-level solutions like California's AB12 ^[2]
• Potentially overlooking the systemic nature of these challenges
• Not mentioning that different stakeholders have varying interests:

Private prison systems benefit from high incarceration rates ^[1]

Social service providers and educational institutions benefit from extended support programs ^[2]

• State governments benefit from reduced homelessness and improved employment outcomes ^{[1] [2]}

The reality is more nuanced than the question suggests, with both serious challenges and emerging solutions being part of the current landscape.