New York
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Resources in your state
Permanence
Education
Other Resources
Education: College / Higher Ed
Housing
Life skills
Rights in Foster Care
"Our mission is to enhance and advance the lives of today's and tomorrow's foster youth by supporting our sense of self and responsibility. To do this...
Education
Education: College / Higher Ed
This resource provides wraparound support to current and former foster youth, enrolled in college in New York City. Scholarship Resource: http://www...
Ombudsman (Complaints)
Rights in Foster Care
The Office of the Ombudsman (OOTO) is part of the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The role of OOTO is to help protect the legal rights...
Education: College / Higher Ed
The New York Education and Training Voucher Program is a federally-funded, state-administered program designed to help youth who were in U.S. foster...
Health care
Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you...
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Health Care for Former Foster Youth
Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.
