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Rights in Foster Care
Youth or Alumni Group

Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now Ohio (ACTION Ohio)

Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now Ohio (ACTION Ohio) is dedicated to improving outcomes for current and former foster care youth. We are...
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https://fosteractionohio.org/
Rights in Foster Care
Youth or Alumni Group

Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board

The Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board is a statewide organization of young people, ages 14-24, who have experienced foster care. The...
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[email protected]
https://fosteractionohio.org/
Rights in Foster Care
Youth or Alumni Group

Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board

The Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board is a statewide organization of young people, ages 14-24, who have experienced foster care. The...
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Ombudsman (Complaints)
Rights in Foster Care

Ohio Ombudsperson

On February 28, 2022, Governor DeWine signed Amended House Bill 4 into law, creating the Youth and Family Ombudsmen Office. The office shall...

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1-877-649-6884 or 1-877-OH-YOUTH
https://youthandfamilyombudsmen.ohio.gov/youth/
Mental health
Health care
Emergency support

OhioRISE

What is OhioRISE? The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) chose us to serve as the specialized managed care plan for children with the most complex...

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https://www.aetnabetterhealth.com/content/dam/aetna/medicaid/ohi

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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.

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. 

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