Alternative and Supplemental Services

FosterClub was created for — and is driven by — young people who experience foster care. They provide direct support to young people who experience foster care.

FosterMore’s mission is to advance a deeper understanding of foster care, greater empathy for those involved, and provide opportunities for the public to engage and improve outcomes for youth in foster care.

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From the U.S. Department of Education

Currently available in 18 states and D.C., Life Set provides a case manager for young people aging out of foster care and intensive services helping them prepare for independent living.

An organization that provides online personal assistants to youth in foster care, links youth to discounted resources from participating companies, and prequalifies foster youth for jobs in the grocery industry.

Info and link to the listing of all states’ administrators of the Chafee Program which provides financial assistance for youth transitioning from foster care.

Education and Training Vouchers (ETV) for former foster youth attending higher education institutions.

Search the Mentoring Connector database by entering your information and choosing “Find a mentor for myself or someone else”.

Info on federal housing vouchers for youth transitioning out of foster care.

If you’re a renter looking for help with housing costs, you’re not alone. State and local organizations may have programs to help renters struggling to keep up with rent and other bills.

Dial 877-565-8860

For LGBTQ+ community. Dial 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678.

Dial 988