Washington

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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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Emergency support
Housing

SERVICES OFFERED We can provide you with nutritious food and to-go snacks, help you sign up for shower times, get you clean, warm clothing from our...

Permanence
Youth or Alumni Group
Education
Mental health
Health care
Extended foster care
Emergency support
Education: College / Higher Ed
Housing
Life skills
Leadership Opportunity
Independent Living Program
Rights in Foster Care

ABOUT US Community Youth Services serves the South Sound of Washington. We have offices in Lewis, Mason, Thurston and Pierce County. OUR MISSION...

Native American
Permanence

The Nak-Nu-We-Shaw (NNWS) program assists other governmental agencies, attorneys, courts, and interested parties to comply with the unique values...

Life skills

ILS provides basic life skills and support to youth who are, or have been in foster or group care. The program is designed to enhance the youth’s...

Ombudsman (Complaints)

The Family and Children's Ombuds Investigates complaints in Washington state about agency actions or inaction that involve: Any child at risk of abuse...

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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