Arizona

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Did you know foster care runs differently in every state?

The team is working to pull together information that will help you navigate foster care in your state and access all the resources you're entitled to.

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Mental health

AHCCCS is committed to ensuring the availability of timely, quality health care for children in out of home placement and adopted children. AHCCCS has...

Mental health
Health care

Health insurance is provided through Arizona Healthcare Containment System (AHCCCS). Though the name sounds intimidating, the AHCCS is Arizona’s state...

Education: College / Higher Ed

The Arizona Tuition Waiver covers certain school fees and tuition not included in other grants. When you're granted a tuition waiver, your college or...

Emergency support
Housing

If you aged out of foster care, you might be able to get a voucher to help with your rent. A voucher is like a coupon to discount your rent. See the...

Housing
Life skills

Foster Arizona Housing Project exists to provide young adults transitioning out of foster care a safe place to live while offering resources and...

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If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.

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. 

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