Foster Care to 21
Apply for Foster Care to 21
Follow the directions on these forms and mail to the ILS program manager listed at the bottom of this page:
Follow the directions on these forms and mail to the ILS program manager listed at the bottom of this page:
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The Foster Care to 21 program allows youth to remain in foster care after they graduate from high school or obtain their GED until age 21, so that they can pursue postsecondary education (college or vocational program). This program provides:
- foster care placement
- medical coverage
- other agreed upon support services
Eligibility
- Youth must be at least 18 and have graduated from high school or obtained their GED
- Youth must have applied to a post secondary institution
- Youth can apply up to 6 months after leaving foster care
How to Apply
- Current and former foster youth will need to complete the Foster Care to 21 Program application and release of information
- For more info contact the Foster Care to 21 program manager: email PRJI300@dshs.wa.gov or call 360-902-8487