This NY Times article offers some interesting insight into youth aging out of foster care. It references a Chicago study that showed when kids remain in foster care past 18 years old, they are more likely to complete at least some college. It also talks about how important extra support is in getting these young people into (and through) college.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/03/education/edlife/extra-support-can-make-all-the-difference-for-foster-youth.html?_r=0
This NY Times article offers some interesting insight into youth aging out of foster care. http://nyti.ms/Y1YTDc