Emancipation is when your dependency case ends with the court, which means you will be considered an adult. Emancipation can limit what support services are available to you. Emancipation involves the “removal of disability of nonage.” You must be at
What support do I have if I was in foster care and want to go to college? If you want to go to college, there are supports that help young people who have been in foster care or who are
SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, provides food assistance for people with low incomes. What Are the Requirements To apply for SNAP benefits you will need to be able to show the following: How can I apply for SNAP
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
What if I am told that I will be removed from EFC, Aftercare, or PESS but I don’t agree with the decision? If you are told you will be removed from EFC, PESS, or Aftercare, and you believe you are
What is a Pell grant? A Pell grant is money given to you by the federal government to help pay for the cost of postsecondary education (meaning schooling after you got your high school diploma or GED.) This can include
The Foster Youth to Independence housing voucher is available to young adults under the age of 25 who have been in the child welfare system. This voucher can be used for up to 36 months. The voucher will help you
What is the Office of Continuing Care (OCC)? 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. What