COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FOR YOUTH WHO AGE OUT OF FOSTER CARE
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH
A Guide for youth aging out of foster care
This handbook was created by the Texas Foster Youth Justice Project, a program that provides free legal advice and representation to current and former foster youth in Texas. The Guide reviews important topics such as:
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Your Rights in Foster Care
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Getting Ready to Live On Your Own
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Education, including financial assistance
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Applying for Medicaid and Other Public Benefits
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Finding a Place to Live, including financial assistance
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Other Legal Issues such as Criminal Law, Immigration Law, and Family Law
You can find this guide and many other helpful resources at texasfosteryouth.org.
Quick Tips / Information
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Dial 211 or go to: