Washington
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Resources in your state
Emergency support
Housing
SERVICES OFFERED We can provide you with nutritious food and to-go snacks, help you sign up for shower times, get you clean, warm clothing from our...
Permanence
Youth or Alumni Group
Education
Mental health
Health care
Extended foster care
Emergency support
Education: College / Higher Ed
Housing
Life skills
Leadership Opportunity
Independent Living Program
Rights in Foster Care
ABOUT US Community Youth Services serves the South Sound of Washington. We have offices in Lewis, Mason, Thurston and Pierce County. OUR MISSION...
Native American
Permanence
The Nak-Nu-We-Shaw (NNWS) program assists other governmental agencies, attorneys, courts, and interested parties to comply with the unique values...
Life skills
ILS provides basic life skills and support to youth who are, or have been in foster or group care. The program is designed to enhance the youth’s...
Ombudsman (Complaints)
The Family and Children's Ombuds Investigates complaints in Washington state about agency actions or inaction that involve: Any child at risk of abuse...
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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.
