Maryland
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Resources in your state
Ombudsman (Complaints)
Rights in Foster Care
An Ombudsman helps to investigate complaints and protect the rights of youth. Maryland's current Ombudsman is Loney Nguyen (pronounced Lonnie Win...
Independent Living Program
Independent Living (IL) Programs help current and former foster youth reach their independent living goals, providing services for education...
Health care
Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you...
Education: College / Higher Ed
The Maryland Education and Training Voucher Program is a federally-funded, state-administered program designed to help youth who were in U.S. foster...
Youth or Alumni Group
The purpose of the State Youth Advisory Board (SYAB) is to provide a youth perspective and partner with Social Services Administration, child-serving...
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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.