Illinois
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Resources in your state
Health care
Emergency support
This website is the application for benefits in the state of Illinois. Benefits include: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Healthcare...
Permanence
Youth or Alumni Group
Education
Education: College / Higher Ed
Life skills
Leadership Opportunity
Independent Living Program
Rights in Foster Care
The mission of Foster Care Alumni of America is to connect the foster care alumni community and to transform policy and practice.At FCAA we base all...
Permanence
Other Resources
Mental health
Health care
Emergency support
Housing
Rights in Foster Care
YOS believes all youth are capable of excellence. Our job is to provide the community-based support they need to meet challenges head on, discover...
Youth or Alumni Group
Education
Education: College / Higher Ed
Life skills
Our Mission Foster Progress empowers Illinois youth currently or formerly in foster care to attain a college degree and transition into adulthood...
Permanence
Mental health
Education: College / Higher Ed
Life skills
Rights in Foster Care
For 138 years, we have shown up for Illinois families. We are in the places where it’s proven to be the most effective: at home, in the classroom, and...
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Health Care for Former Foster Youth
Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.
