Florida

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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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Permanence
Mental health
Emergency support
Life skills

Founded in July 2000, Families First of Florida offers an array of services for children and their families who may be experiencing mental health or...

Health care
Emergency support

The ACCESS Florida system allows customers to connect with their public assistance information 24/7, through the online application and MyACCESS...

Mental health

Florida Project LAUNCH aims to prevent youth emotional and behavioral disorders by improving family function and the quality of the parent-child...

Education
Education: College / Higher Ed

PESS is a state program for eligible former foster youth to receive the skills, education, and support necessary to become self-sufficient and have...

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Ombudsman is a Swedish word that means "representative" or "agent." Ombudsman or Child Advocates were established within states and/or Child Welfare...

If you don't find what you're looking for, or if there's info that should be listed here, contact us.

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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