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Welcome to the Foster Youth in Transition Web site!

The FYIT web site was the result of a recommendation made by the Statewide Task Force on Youth Transitioning from Foster Care in 2006. Over 100 members from public and private organizations that care about improving services to foster youth participated. Youth representatives were part of the Task Force and acted as a lead for each of the six subcommittees that consisted of the State Court Administrative Office, Child Welfare Services Division; the Governor's Task Force on Children's Justice; the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Institute; the Office of the Children's Ombudsman; and Children's Charter of the Courts of Michigan.

The site provides information on a variety of issues important to current and former foster youth, as well as, links to other sites that share information on how to develop supports, find services, get answers to important questions and keep you posted on what's new.

We want to know what you think. Send us comments in the feedback box. This site is for you - thanks for visiting.

Michigan DHS Leading Way with New Foster Care Extension for Young Adults

2012 Michigan Teen Conference! Take Charge of your Journey
Youth ages 14 - 21 who are in foster care or independent living are invited to the annual teen conference at Ferris State University on June 19-20. Request YIT funds now for youth registration fees. Click here for cost and registration information.

The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD)
The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) is a way for youth who experience foster care to share their experiences so that services can be improved. Hearing back from youth allows DHS and the community to better understand how foster care impacts young people and how they can change policies and improve resources to make it better. Your participation matters! It makes sure Michigan does not make decisions about you, without you!

A Handbook for Youth In Foster Care - Now Available! PDF icon

Recent changes in financial aid expand college opportunities for foster youth. See how these changes may affect you.

MYOI Opportunity Passport Participant Survey
If you are a young person enrolled in MYOI and need to take your survey - click on the link above!


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