Florida
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Resources in your state
Permanence
Mental health
Emergency support
Life skills
Founded in July 2000, Families First of Florida offers an array of services for children and their families who may be experiencing mental health or...
Health care
Emergency support
The ACCESS Florida system allows customers to connect with their public assistance information 24/7, through the online application and MyACCESS...
Mental health
Florida Project LAUNCH aims to prevent youth emotional and behavioral disorders by improving family function and the quality of the parent-child...
Education
Education: College / Higher Ed
PESS is a state program for eligible former foster youth to receive the skills, education, and support necessary to become self-sufficient and have...
Ombudsman (Complaints)
Ombudsman is a Swedish word that means "representative" or "agent." Ombudsman or Child Advocates were established within states and/or Child Welfare...
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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.
