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Rights & Reporting Complaints
DFPS provides Child Protective Services (CPS) Rights to all children in CPS foster care. These rights are reviewed with a child or youth and the...
Extended Foster Care
Housing
If you’re 18–24 and have been in foster care in Texas, the DFPS Youth Housing Program is here to help you find safe, affordable housing as you...
Health & Wellbeing
If you're a young person in Texas with foster care experience, you may be eligible for Medicaid coverage through programs like STAR Health, Medicaid...
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Texas Youth Connection provides an array of resources for young people with lived foster care experience. This website can lead you to the right...
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Life Skills
The HAY Center is a one-stop resource hub for current and former foster youth ages 14–25 in Harris County. Whether you're preparing for life after...