North Dakota

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Extended foster care

Education: College / Higher Ed

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Independent Living Program

North Dakota - Independent Living Program

Most young people make the transition from adolescence to adulthood with the support of their biological families, communities, and schools. However...

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Lisa Piche: (701) 795-3016

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https://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childfamily/fostercare/chafee.html

Health care

North Dakota Medicaid

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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(800) 755-2604

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https://www.nd.gov/dhs/eligibility/

Education: College / Higher Ed

North Dakota Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV)

Foster care who "age out" of foster care or enter a kinship guardianship or are adopted at age 16+, have the option to apply for the education and...

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(701) 328-4934

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https://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childfamily/fostercare/chafee.html

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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