Resource Information
Services for Foster Care Youth and Former Foster Care Youth
Resource Author/Owner/Service Provider
Description
This is one of the "Need to Know" series brochure published by Youth in Progress. The brochure briefly describes available services for foster youth and former foster youth, including the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program, that are available in New York State. This brochure also includes relevant resources information.
Publications
Websites
Categories
Foster CareHousing SupportsIndependent LivingInformation and ReferralLegal Rights/Protective ServicesLife Skill DevelopmentLife TransitionsTransition from Foster CareTransition PlanningTransitions to AdulthoodRelated Terms
Chafee Foster Carefinancial assistancefoster youthhousingtransition Return toyour search results Return to
all resources
Hotlines
In an Emergency, Call 911
Looking for help in
non-emergency situations?
Call 211 or
Call 311 in New York City
NY Connects
1-800-342-9871
Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) Toll Free
1-800-799-4889 TTY
Child Abuse & Maltreatment Hotline
1-800-342-3720, Toll Free
1-800-638-5163, TTD/TTY
1-800-342-3720, NY Relay
Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline
800-624-4143 Toll Free
Family/Youth Support and Peer Advocacy
Information and support for individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or mental health challenges.
Financial Assistance
Help given to a person or organization in the form of money, loans, reduced taxes, etc.
Legal/Civil Rights/Protective Services
Information regarding the discrimination against people with physical/mental disabilities, as well as information on protective services.
Training and Technical Assistance
Planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities designed to achieve specific learning objectives and help resolve problems.
