(CNN) For many children in foster care in the United States -- there are more than 400,000 -- life is often difficult enough. Those who've aged out of the system often don't have a support network to fall back on -- and they already face a higher risk of homelessness. "For so many of us, the Covid-19 pandemic has created a lot of confusion and fear," said Danielle Gletow, a 2013 CNN Hero. "But for those in foster care, and particularly those who aged out of foster care, this has been an exceptionally difficult time because a lot of their support systems have been removed." The organization grants wishes to children in foster care across the country and those who've aged out.

Source: CNN May 28, 2020 23:37 UTC