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Foster Care Age 18-21
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What are the benefits of Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care?
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Extending foster care to age 21 offers a safety net of supportive services and financial benefits during the critical transition to adulthood, including:
- Extension of foster care payments.
- Continued oversight by a caseworker for additional support.
- Counseling services.
- Continued health care coverage.
- Training in independent living skills.
- More time to finish high school and pursue vocational or secondary education.
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