Mississippi
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Resources in your state
Mental health
Emergency support
Life skills
Wraparound is a process that helps families improve their lives. Families are in the driver’s seat and lead decision making. During Wraparound: A...
Emergency support
The recent Consolidated Appropriations Act set aside emergency relief for young people with foster care experience who are struggling because of the...
Education
Youth who have been in custody thru the Mississippi Dept. of Child Protection Services 6 months after their 16th birthday, are eligible to receive the...
Independent Living Program
Our Mission: We strive “To promote intellectual and social development, mental wellness, physical health, economic success, safety and permanency...
Health care
Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you...
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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.