“The future Hale-Marlowe House.”
My eyes filled with tears.
Thomas spoke carefully.
“A residential and education program for young adults aging out of foster care.”
I covered my mouth.
He continued.
“Financial counseling.
Temporary housing.
Job training.
Legal help locating missing settlement benefits.
Therapy.
Scholarships.”
My vision blurred.
Richard had listened.
Every time I talked about foster care.
Every time I described the terrifying eighteen months after aging out.
Every time I said children should not leave care carrying their lives in garbage bags.
