Help is pouring in for children in foster care, but what about young adults who have aged out of the system and have no family help during this critical time?
A COVID-19 fund has been created through Partnerships for Children to help.
Ria Woods has built a good life for herself and her son after foster care ended, with the help of the non-profit Partnerships for Children and their Yes Mentoring program.
"A few years ago I wouldn't have known what I would be doing right now," said Woods who is now a teacher's aid at a Central Texas school district.
She understands the COVID-19 pandemic is especially difficult for young adults who have aged out of the system.
"I'm glad that PFC is doing the work because the youth need it. It's good that someone is advocating for their rights and such," said Woods.
Erin Argue is helping young adults across the state connect with emergency resources during the pandemic.
"These young adults are on their own and somethings they have no other support. So if you cut off their employment or influx of income, they are left with literally nothing," she said.
Through the COVID-19 Relief Fund, former foster children now have help through grocery gift cards, emergency meal delivery and essentials.
Those in need can contact Argue through Partnerships for Children at erin@partnershipsforchildren.org
."Hey, we are in this with you and we will do everything we can to support you through this," said Erin.
50 percent of the US homeless population was in foster care at one point. PFC is trying to prevent that number from growing.