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The Heartline

This is a hotline available for young people aged 14-21 who have been part of New York State's child welfare system. This service is monitored by...

877-328-6423

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Education: College / Higher Ed

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Rights in Foster Care

Youth in Progress - New York

"Our mission is to enhance and advance the lives of today's and tomorrow's foster youth by supporting our sense of self and responsibility. To do this...

[email protected]

https://youthinprogress.org/resources/categories/

Education

Education: College / Higher Ed

New York: New Yorkers for Children

This resource provides wraparound support to current and former foster youth, enrolled in college in New York City. Scholarship Resource: http://www...

(646)257-2930

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http://www.newyorkersforchildren.org/

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Rights in Foster Care

New York: Foster Care Complaints

The Office of the Ombudsman (OOTO) is part of the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The role of OOTO is to help protect the legal rights...

518-473-7793

[email protected]

https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/ombudsman/

Education: College / Higher Ed

New York Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV)

The New York Education and Training Voucher Program is a federally-funded, state-administered program designed to help youth who were in U.S. foster...

(877) 766-5025

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http://www.fc2sprograms.org/new-york/

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If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.