Foster Youth

These are resources that might be helpful if you're a youth in foster care or in extended care.

What do you need support with?

Find up-to-date resources most closely aligned with your situation(s). This content is updated consistently, so please keep coming back as we post more information.

Food

• I'm in need of assistance for food

• I need more resources on how to access food

Money

• I lost some or all of my work due to coronavirus

• I'm not sure if I qualify to receive the stimulus check

• I am unable to meet my basic needs

• I want to find a job

Housing

• I am unable to afford rent

• I am worried about rent moratorium or eviction protections ending

• I am experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless

• I'm a student who was recently displaced

• I live in a group home or with roommates

School

• I am a student who was impacted by coronavirus

• I'm struggling to make my student loan payments

• I am concerned about returning to college

Technology

• My school switched to remote learning but I don't have a laptop

• I cannot afford to buy access to the internet

Health

• I haven’t been feeling good about my mental health

• I have important medical needs

• I need to stay active

• I am no longer able to access therapy

• I deal with substance abuse issues

• I'm queer and/or trans living in a non-supportive environment

Family

• I am a parent or a caregiver

• I haven't been able to see my family or siblings

Legal Aid

• I can't afford a lawyer

• I'm undocumented and don't know where to look for help

• I want to vote for the first time

Foster Care System

• I haven’t heard from my worker in a while

• I want to play a bigger role in advocating for my needs

Anything else?