Aged-Out in South Central
Photographer: Jason Ward
Exhibit Title: Aged-Out in South Central
Location: United States
The abuse and neglect taking place in America’s foster system is well documented, but the aftermath is equally tragic. After being emancipating from the system (aka “aging-out”), foster youth find themselves facing the world alone, many unprepared to make the transition to independant living. Within one year the majority experience homelessness, addiction, incarceration, pregnancy, and/or PTSD. Los Angeles has more than most, particularly South LA (formally South Central). Making the transition to adulthood is hard enough as it is, but without a family or support system it can be next to impossible.
The purpose of this project is to put a face on an underserved demographic through a collection of here-and-now photos that capture these struggling youth in the midst of these pivotal years (18-25).
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