Alabama

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Did you know foster care runs differently in every state?

The team is working to pull together information that will help you navigate foster care in your state and access all the resources you're entitled to.

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Resources in your state

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Ombudsman (Complaints)
Rights in Foster Care

Child Welfare Complaint Office, Ombudsman or sometimes called Child Advocates were established within states and/or Child Welfare to investigate...

Independent Living Program

Starting at age 14 you can receive Independent Living Program services--or as most people call it, ILP. ILP's help current and former foster youth...

Health care

Medicaid is health insurance that covers basic medical care and most emergency situations. Medicaid is a federal program but is run by individual...

Education: College / Higher Ed

Launched in academic year 2016-17, Alabama is investing in the post-secondary education and training goals of youth who were in the foster care system...

If you don't find what you're looking for, or if there's info that should be listed here, contact us.

If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.

Health Care for Former Foster Youth 

Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status. 

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