FOR KIDS
resources and information more for kids interested in setting themselves up for success after aging out of the foster care system.
HAND UP NOT OUT.
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IMPORTANT STATE & GOVERNMENT LINKS, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION
The NC LINKS Program
To improve outcomes, the Independent Living Services for Foster Children (NC LINKS) provides services and resources to:
Youth and young adults currently or formerly in foster care ages 13-17
Young adults who are between the ages of 18-21 and are participating in Foster Care 18 to 21
Young adults who aged out of foster care at age 18 and are not participating in Foster Care 18 to 21
Youth aged 13-21 who are or were in foster care may request LINKS services from their county Department of Social Services.
The Education Training Voucher Program
This program provides grants of up to $5,000 a year toward costs of attendance for college or vocational training. This program is for students who are eligible for the LINKS program and who either were:
In foster care on or after their 17th birthday
Adopted from foster care on or after their 16th birthday
Entered a kinship guardianship placement from foster care on or after their 16th birthday
NC Reach
NC Reach is a post-secondary educational program for students who were:
Adopted from NC foster care on or after their 12th birthday; or
Exited foster care to a permanent home through guardianship with the support of the Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP); or,
Aged out of NC foster care
Medicaid for Former Foster Care
Young adults ages 18-26 who aged out of foster care may be eligible for Medicaid and can apply for Medicaid coverage at the county Department of Social Services where they reside.
TRIP Program
Transportation Really Is Possible (TRIP) –car & car insurance program
www.FosteringNC.org
Drivers Education Courses
Learner’s Permit & Driver’s License Fees
Vehicle Insurance
Vehicle Inspection & Registration Fees
SNAP
Food and Nutrition Services is a federal food assistance program that provides low-income families the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet. Benefits are issued via Electronic Benefit Transfer cards (EBT cards). There are three ways to apply for Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps):
Apply online with ePASS.
Apply in person at your county Department of Social Services (DSS) office. It helps to fill out as much of the application as possible ahead of time.
Fill out a paper application Open PDF and mail to or drop it off at your county DSS office.
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