Arkansas
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Resources in your state
Health care
Emergency support
On Access Arkansas, you can manage your case, report changes, upload documents DHS needs, and apply for: Health Care to help pay for doctor visits...
Health care
Extended foster care
Education: College / Higher Ed
Housing
Life skills
Independent Living Program
We know your time in foster hasn’t been easy. And we know you want to grow up and be your own person. Our goal is to make sure you have the...
Youth or Alumni Group
Leadership Opportunity
The Arkansas Youth Advisory Board, or YAB, has been established for the purpose of advocating for youth served by Arkansas’ child welfare system. The...
Independent Living Program
Service: Transitional Youth Services About: The Transitional Youth Services works with foster teens to teach them basic life skills as they transition...
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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.
