Find State and local resources that can help as you transition out of foster care and learn practical information that may be important as you move into adulthood.
Aging Out of Foster Care
Texas Foster Youth Justice Project
Provides information about living on your own, extended foster care, independent living, transition planning, support after leaving foster care, and other topics.
Foster Youth in Transition
Michigan Department of Human Services
Includes information on issues relevant to you as you prepare to transition out of foster care and links to additional services and support on transitioning out of care.
Know Before You Go
Alliance for Children’s Rights and Children’s Law Center of California
Contains a toolkit about extended foster care in California that allows youth to stay in foster care after they turn 18.
Oklahoma Successful Adulthood Program
University of Oklahoma OUTREACH National Resource Center for Youth Services
Provides information to empower you as you transition out of foster care and offers information on housing, education employment, life skills, and more.
A Survival Guide for Teens Aging Out of Foster Care (PDF - 601 KB)
Youth, Rights and Justice Attorneys at Law (2018)
Provides information on your rights, health, moving out, getting an education, managing money, and other topics related to transitioning out of foster care.
Transition From Foster Care: Helpful Information for Youth in Foster Care
New York State Multiple Systems Navigator
Offers information for you as you prepare to transition out of foster care and covers topics such as counseling, education and vocational training, life skills, housing, and more.