Resources for Students Formerly in Foster Care

 infographic of challenges for foster youth

*infographic courtesy of Insight Into Diversity

Central Texas Youth Services

Provides employment & education assistance to former foster youths of Central Texas, ages 16-25.

(254) 939-3466

Transitional Resource Center (TRC) Services:

  • Case Management
  • Employment & Educational Services 
  • Assistance Provided to Get State Identification Needed for Employment & Education
  • Bus Passes
  • Basic Needs Assistance 
  • Incentive Program Opportunities
  • 3 Drop Center Locations

Texas Foster Youth Justice Project

If you need help to advocate for your transitional benefits and services, contact the Texas Foster Youth Justice Project. The Project can provide you with free legal help from attorneys.

(877) 313-3688
info@texasfosteryouth.org
 

Education & Training Voucher Program

Provides postsecondary educational and training vouchers (ETV) to eligible youth who are in/aged out of foster care or who are adopted from foster care after turning 16 years old.

(210) 332-8521
(877) 268-4063
fax: (210) 208-5605
Region 7 ETV coordinator: Darcielle McDougal, dmcdougald@bcfs.net

Foster Care Alumni of America (FCAA)

Connects the alumni community, promotes advocacy, and to ensures opportunity for people in and from foster care.
 

PAL Program | Preparation for Adult Living - Region 7

(254) 939-4218

  • Nida Brown, PAL supervisor: (254) 939-4115
  • Meagan LeLeux, PAL coordinator: (512) 388-6225
  • Tacolya Singletary, PAL coordinator: (512) 834-3345
  • Brandon Fergueson, PAL coordinator: (254) 750-9249
  • Lindsey Templer, PAL coordinator: (254) 939-4119

Star Health/Medicaid (your health insurance provider)

HHSC
PO Box 14600
Midland, TX 79711-4600
(866) 912-6283
(877) 447-2839 fax

  • Dental Services (Star Dent) (866) 287-3419
  • IMH | Integrated Mental Health (866) 218-8263
  • Pharmacy Services (800) 252-8263 Vision care (866) 642-8959
  • Nurse Wise (866) 912-6283 #7
    • 24 hours access to a nurse
  • Medical Transportation Program (877) 633-8747
  • Member Advocate/Region 7 (866) 912-6283
    • Can help member find a primary care doctor, assist with complaints
  • Family Planning Services (866) 912-6283
  • Smart Start Program (866) 912-6283
    • Service management program for pregnant members
  • Jordan Young, Centralized Benefit Services (800) 248-1078 ext. 8126 or (512) 908-8126
  • Traditional Medicaid Health Program (800) 925-9126

Texas Youth Connection

Provides information about benefits and other information for youth aging out of foster care in Texas.

 

For more resources, download this brochure:

resource brochure for youth aging out of foster care