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 is the Keys to Independence (K2I) program? Keys to Independence (K2I) is a program that helps you get your learner’s permit and/or driver’s license. The program helps youth in foster care and young adults with learning to drive, getting
You should have at least one staffing (or meeting) each year starting at age 16 with the adults in your life (your case manager, your caregiver, guardian ad litem and attorney if you have one, your transition specialist, and any
Each year beginning at age 14 your team will help create your own case plan—which is a plan to make sure all of your needs are being met and you are getting tools to help you get ready for being
What independent living services will I get starting at age 13? Starting at age 13, you should get life skills training to help you get ready for adulthood. Your case manager must give you and your caregivers a list of
You must be given a copy of your credit report each year starting at age 14. A credit report is a statement that has information about any credit activity including any credit card debts, car loans, etc., that have been