A program provide by some states that allows current and former foster youth to attend publicly funded colleges and higher education institutions without paying (or with a substantial reduction of) tuition and fees.
A program provide by some states that allows current and former foster youth to attend publicly funded colleges and higher education institutions without paying (or with a substantial reduction of) tuition and fees.
A service, usually including housing, provided to young people who are in the process of aging out of foster care or have recently emancipated from the system.
A structured plan for services and supports for a young person who will emancipate (or “age out”) of the foster care system to life on their own. The goal is to assure a young person’s safety and health as they adjust to supporting themselves as a young adult.
When a young person leaves foster care, whether through reunification, adoption, or emancipation. See also Emancipation and Aging Out.
(short for Termination of Parental Rights) If family reunification has been ruled out and adoption is a possibility for the child, the agency may petition (request) for termination of parents’ rights to the child. If the court terminates parental rights it means the child is legally free for adoption. It also means that your biological parents have no legal rights pertaining to the child anymore.
A person who provides supportive services such as counseling, goal planning and advocacy for youth and families. A therapist has received specialized training and may be a Social Worker, Psychologist or Psychiatrist.
A foster home in which the foster parents or caregivers have specialized training to provide care for children and adolescents who may have emotional or behavioral problems. Also referred to as a “Treatment Foster Home.”
If family reunification has been ruled out and adoption is a possibility for the child, the agency may petition (request) for termination of parents’ rights to the child. If the court terminates parental rights it means the child is legally free for adoption. It also means that your biological parents have no legal rights pertaining to the child anymore.