Montana
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Resources in your state
Ombudsman (Complaints)
The Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman works to prevent child abuse and neglect and increase safety, well-being, and permanancy for Montana's...
Independent Living Program
Independent Living (IL) Programs help current and former foster youth reach their independent living goals, providing services for education...
Health care
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires states to provide young adults under 26 with free health care if they were in foster care at age 18 or older...
Education: College / Higher Ed
Montana foster care youth are eligible to receive up to $5,000 a year to help cover the cost of attending a postsecondary institution through the...
Education: College / Higher Ed
Youth in foster care learn college access information and valuable life skills at this free, four-day summit held every June at a Montana...
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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.
