Foster Youth Resources
As a child or youth in foster care, you may experience many challenges; here are some resources to help you tackle them. First, you have rights, starting with the right to live in a safe environment and you deserve to be treated with respect. You also have the right to services you need to successfully prepare for adulthood as you approach the age of 18. In addition, through Extended Foster Care (provided you continue to meet certain conditions), you have the right to remain in foster care and continue to receive support after you turn 18 until the age of 21.
Tulare County’s Independent Living Program (ILP) offers a variety of individualized services, as well as group classes and activities to assist youth ages 16 to 21 in their journey toward independence. Services include one-on-one meetings with a social worker to develop transitional goals, assistance with housing, employment resources, as well as assistance with enrolling in educational programs and colleges.
¿Tiene algún problema físico, mental o emocional que le impide solicitar los beneficios o cumplir los requisitos del programa? Le podemos ofrecer ayuda adicional. A este tipo de ayuda la llamamos adaptación razonable. La ley protege a las personas con discapacidades físicas, mentales y de desarrollo, así como a otras personas con problemas graves de salud (42 U.S.C. § 12132). Para más información, consulte a su empleador.
Puede ponerse en contacto con el Coordinador de Derechos Civiles enviando un correo electrónico a TCCivilRights@tularecounty.ca.gov o llamando al (559) 624-8078 así como visitar https://tchhsa.org/es/servicios-humanos/derechos-civiles/.
