How to help protect foster youth from identity theft

How to help protect foster youth from identity theft By BCP Staff Identity theft can happen to anyone, including kids in foster care. But minors typically don't have credit reports, so they might not even realize they've experienced identity theft until they apply for a job, housing, or credit. Because foster youth often move more often and more people have access to their info, they're at greater risk of identity theft. So if you're a foster parent, a service provider, or know someone in foster care, read on for ways to help protect foster youth from identity theft. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/09/how-help-protect-foster-youth-identity-theft?utm_source=govdelivery