r/Formerfosterkids • u/[deleted] • Mar 14 '26
I need advice
Hi I’m new to reddit so sorry if the formatting is weird. I’m 18F and you can call me Sophie (fake name).
How did you all manage going out into the real world? I am terrified of going through life with no family and no real support. I can’t imagine what my future holds and I am so scared. My foster mom tries her best I got lucky she’s pretty good and supportive most of the time, but she really makes me feel like I’m completely unprepared for when the time comes to move out. I’m really scared for the transition from having people to take care of me and help me through things to having no one. How did you figure things out? Am I just completely fucked and helpless? I’m so scared
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u/jirvin32940 Mar 15 '26
Believe it or not your local housing authority is supposed to be helping you with HUD FYI housing vouchers. We have a good organization in Melbourne, FL called WAYS for Life. (Waysforlife.org.) If you really have no one else we can bring you to Florida and help you there, or we can help you find the closest FYI vouchers whever you are if you don't want to move. Message me directly if you want.