TAY: a documentary film

Unrestricted One of every four adolescents aging out of the Los Angeles foster care system at the age of 18 will face homelessness and other obstacles. These youth face challenges in the arenas of health, social support, and education. From the perspective of a Los Angeles-based alumnus of the foster care system, this thesis project explores the experience of youth aging out of care, the resources needed for their transition, and what they must do to survive.; The documentary aims not only to tell the story from the first-person perspective, but also to shed light on the emotional, educational, and social struggles that confront these young people. In addition, the documentary highlights the systemic challenges that policy advocates attempt to eradicate. A mix of story line, policy-maker strategy, and social research data informs the viewer.