Florida
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Resources in your state
Independent Living Program
Your community based care agency (CBC) caseworker is responsible for informing you about all of the independent living services, including the PESS...
Health care
Because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which became law in 2010, former/current foster youth under 26 years old are provided with free health...
Youth or Alumni Group
Florida Youth SHINE (Striving High for INdependence and Empowerment) is a youth run, peer driven organization working hard to change the culture of...
Education: College / Higher Ed
The KAN program promotes access and student success for foster youth and foster care alumni. We work with students to help them successfully...
Education: College / Higher Ed
Uniquely situated as a department in both the Division of Academic Affairs and the Division of Student Affairs, The CARE Center is designed to provide...
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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.
