# Foster Youth

## What do you need support with? <a href="#what-do-you-need-support-with" id="what-do-you-need-support-with"></a>

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

### **Food**

* [I'm in need of assistance for food](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/food.md#i-would-like-to-get-assistance-for-food)
* [I need more resources on how to access food](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/food.md#i-need-more-resources-on-how-to-access-food)

### **Money**

* [I lost some or all of my work due to coronavirus](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/money/unemployment.md)
* [I'm not sure if I qualify to receive the stimulus check](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/money/stimulus-package.md#i-am-not-sure-if-i-qualify-to-receive-the-coronavirus-stimulus-check)
* [I am unable to meet my basic needs](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/money.md#i-am-unable-to-meet-my-basic-needs)
* [I want to find a job](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/money.md#i-want-to-find-a-job)

### **Housing**

* [I am unable to afford rent](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/housing/rent-payment.md)
* [I am worried about rent moratorium or eviction protections ending](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/housing/eviction.md#i-am-worried-about-rent-moratorium-or-eviction-protections-ending)
* [I am experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/housing.md#im-experiencing-homelessness-or-at-risk-of-being-homeless)
* [I'm a student who was recently displaced](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/housing.md#im-a-student-who-was-recently-displaced)
* [I live in a group home or with roommates](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/housing.md#i-live-in-a-group-home-or-with-roommates)

### **School**

* [I am a student who was impacted by coronavirus](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/school.md#i-am-a-student-who-was-impacted-by-coronavirus)
* [I'm struggling to make my student loan payments](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/school/student-loans.md)
* [I am concerned about returning to college](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/school.md#i-am-concerned-about-returning-to-college)

### **Technology**

* [My school switched to remote learning but I don't have a laptop](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/technology.md#my-school-switched-to-remote-learning-but-i-dont-have-a-laptop)
* [I cannot afford to buy access to the internet](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/technology.md#i-cannot-afford-to-buy-access-to-the-internet)

### **Health**

* [I haven’t been feeling good about my mental health](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/mental-health-support/pandemic-related-mental-health.md)
* [I have important medical needs](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/mental-health-support.md#i-have-important-medical-needs)
* [I need to stay active](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/mental-health-support.md#i-need-to-stay-active)
* [I am no longer able to access therapy](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/mental-health-support.md#i-am-no-longer-able-to-access-therapy)
* [I deal with substance abuse issues](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/mental-health-support.md#i-deal-with-substance-abuse-issues)
* [I'm queer and/or trans living in a non-supportive environment](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/mental-health-support.md#im-queer-and-or-trans-living-in-a-non-supportive-environment)

### **Family**

* [I am a parent or a caregiver](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/family.md#i-am-a-parent-or-a-caregiver)
* [I haven't been able to see my family or siblings](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/family.md#i-havent-been-able-to-see-my-family-or-siblings)

### **Legal Aid**

* [I can't afford a lawyer](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/legal-aid.md#i-cant-afford-a-lawyer)
* [I'm undocumented and don't know where to look for help](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/legal-aid.md#im-undocumented-and-dont-know-where-to-look-for-help)
* [I want to vote for the first time](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/legal-aid/first-time-voting.md)

### Foster Care System

* [I haven’t heard from my worker in a while](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/foster-care-system/grievances.md#i-havent-heard-from-my-worker-in-a-while)
* [I want to play a bigger role in advocating for my needs](/command-center/resources/foster-youth/foster-care-system.md#i-want-to-play-a-bigger-role-in-advocating-for-my-needs)

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