Independence For Foster Youth

What's New?

Are you or were you in foster care in Washington State? If so we would like to hear from you! Read more...

YouTube Independent Living Program Video
Listen to youth from foster care who participate in the YMCA Independent Living (IL) program in King County share their experience about the skills they learn for transitioning into adulthood. Watch the video

Get contact information on IL programs in your area or to read more about Independent Living. Go to the Independent Living Program webpage

Know Your Rights
Recent updates to this publication include information on:

• The extended foster care program
• Annual Well Check ( EPSDT/Physical) exam
• Dental coverage

Survey results from 17 year-olds in foster care
Thanks to all of the youth who participated in the National Youth in Transition Database survey. Your responses will help improve practices and services to youth in foster care. Read more...

Got ?'s

Have a question about money, foster care laws, or how to qualify for more help?

Send us an email and we'll answer you within one business day.

Take Action

Apply online for the 2012-13 Education & Training Voucher (ETV) Program and the Passport for Foster Youth Promise Scholarship

NOTE: The 2011-12 ETV application cycle is now closed. Please remember the priority application deadline for the 2012-13 academic year is January 1 to April 30, 2012. All applications received after this date will be put on a waitlist and awarded on a funds available basis.
Find out more about the ETV program

Make your future bright and help other foster youth too! Get involved in Passion to Action.

Know your rights in foster care, rules that can affect your situation, and how to influence your future for the better.