Independent Living
Let’s talk about Aftercare!

Independent Living Programs are the steppingstones for eligible young adults that provide a successful launch into adulthood.

Educational Resources
Extended Foster Care

Learn about Tuition Waivers, College Campus Coaches, Positive Pathways, FAFSA, Bright Futures, and more!

Financial Assistance
Post Secondary Education Services and Support

Learn more about Medicaid, Food Assistance and Temporary Cash Assistance Programs.

Share Your Voice!

There are a number of Youth Voice Opportunities for you to participate in around the state. The best way to get involved is to reach out - select the link below if you want to learn more about different platforms dedicated to furthering your voice!

Find Ways to Share

Contacts for 18 and over

Independent Living Specialist

For those in or wanting to enroll in EFC, PESS and Aftercare, your Independent Living Specialist has the most updated information and is the best person to answer your questions, feel free to reach out to them directly!

Office of Continuing Care

The Office of Continuing Care offers free, one-on-one help for young adults ages 18-26, who are about to or have recently transitioned out of foster care, including services specifically for former foster youth and connecting to community resources to build a support system. 1-850-300-HOPE (4673).

Contacts for under 18

Let’s talk about Aftercare!
Case Manager

Your case management team has the most updated information on your case and is the best person to answer questions, feel free to reach out to them directly!

Extended Foster Care
Guardian ad Litem

Guardian ad Litem's (GAL) serve to keep a child's best interest first; your GAL is an advocate for you!

Post Secondary Education Services and Support
Children's Ombudsman

Don't know how to reach your case manager or Lead Agency? Don’t feel like you are being heard? Need help navigating questions about your time in care? Call the Children's Ombudsman.

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