DCF Helpline
The Office of Continuing Care was created to make sure that young adults who age out of the foster care system between 18-26 have a point of contact for ongoing support.
The OCC can provide you with information on how to access services you may need. This includes help with food assistance, behavioral health services, housing, Medicaid, educational services, and other local resources. The OCC will help you access these services and help you complete the documents required to apply for these services.
You can reach the help line at: (833) GET-HOPE (833-438-4673)
You will speak with a specialist over the phone who is an adult with lived experience—this means they were also in foster care themselves.
Postsecondary Support
Positive Pathways is a program that connects college coaches, foster care liaisons, independent living caseworkers, and other youth advocates to help young adults who were in foster care succeed in college.
Click HERE to see links to resources including university and college liaisons that can assist and support you in your enrollment process.
Workforce Education Training, and Internship Program
Step into Success is a pilot program for foster youth alumni ages 16 to 26. It can provide opportunities for workforce education training and internship experience. If interest in applying contact Stepintosuccess@myflfamilies.com
The Law
Fla Stat. Sec. 414.56, Fla. Stat. Sec. 409.1455
